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AX57 CZA

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,826 mi
Last recorded83,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 CZA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 83,826 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 80,021 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 76,205 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 76,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,619 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 73,618 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 67,226 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 67,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,253 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 61,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,182 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,217 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 48,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,657 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 41,656 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,649 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 37,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 32,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,503 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)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2013 25,027 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,506 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 15,086 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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AX57 CZA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AX57 CZA, 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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What year was AX57 CZA registered?

AX57 CZA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is AX57 CZA safe to buy?

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