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AX57 GKZ

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,266 mi
Last recorded109,266 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 109,266 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant empty

Fail 18 Nov 2025 109,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant empty

Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,318 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 99,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 88,885 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 77,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,340 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 61,340 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 57,701 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 50,848 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 50,848 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,570 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 42,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,015 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,629 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,081 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 GKZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

AX57 GKZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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