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AX08 HFT

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,046 mi
Last recorded58,046 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HFT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 58,046 miles

bonnet lock very stiff to open

steering column cowling missing, exposing wiring loom

Fail 21 May 2019 58,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner side edge nail in main tread unrepairable (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet lock very stiff to open

steering column cowling missing, exposing wiring loom

Fail 30 Apr 2019 57,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn bald on inner edge

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 50,088 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine coolant level low

power steering fluid low

Fail 14 May 2018 50,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine coolant level low

power steering fluid low

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,670 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 44,670 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,305 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 32,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 17,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 15,361 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,732 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 HFT is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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