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AX08 HFN

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,494 mi
Last recorded119,494 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HFN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 119,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 119,494 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 110,175 miles

Corrosion evident several under body areas (Chassis, suspension, subframes, etc)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn; Recommend Tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever release button shroud missing, but fully functioning

Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,118 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 8 Nov 2023 101,118 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,728 miles

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

Under body surface corrosion evident several areas

Fail 18 Nov 2022 91,728 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Under body surface corrosion evident several areas

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,592 miles

Front Suspension arms bushes deteriorating, perishing

Rear Brake discs quite heavily worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Inner pads not clearly visible) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body surface corrosion arising various areas

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,036 miles

Front Suspension bushes perishing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight underbody corrosion evident various areas.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension bushes perishing

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Slight underbody corrosion evident various areas.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,788 miles

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))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 55,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,919 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 39,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 39,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2015 33,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,878 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,305 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,794 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 HFN is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX08 HFN registered?

AX08 HFN is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AX08 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 HFN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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