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AX08 EWK

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,195 mi
Last recorded145,195 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 EWK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 145,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 145,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured bolt (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 141,383 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front has no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

n/s front fog light loose but not likely to fall out

Fail 20 Jul 2023 141,381 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n/s mirror/side repeater damaged and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure n/s (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake excessively binding n/s rear binding so bearing not checked and disc shows signs of getting hot (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front has no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

n/s front fog light loose but not likely to fall out

o/s head light image blurred but ok at test

Pass 11 Aug 2022 137,344 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 137,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Oct 2021 129,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 129,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,295 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 115,826 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring not seated in correct place

Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,401 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in ns inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,992 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,763 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wall not down to cords

rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2013 74,053 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wall not down to cords

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,650 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AX08 EWK is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 69,944 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX08 EWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX08 EWK is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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