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AX57 DAU

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,453 mi
Last recorded91,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 91,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 91,453 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 81,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,781 miles

Front washer fluid contaminated & stinks !!!

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

Nearside Front head light glass faded only just passed

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 77,781 miles

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

Front washer fluid contaminated & stinks !!!

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

Nearside Front head light glass faded only just passed

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,452 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 67,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,479 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 49,098 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,599 miles

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

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

Slight movement in both front lower wish bone bushes

Pass 21 May 2015 37,638 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 37,638 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,390 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,183 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 24,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 9,756 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 DAU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

AX57 DAU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is AX57 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 DAU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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