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AY08 LJV

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,357 mi
Last recorded106,357 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LJV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 106,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 106,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 100,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 100,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,954 miles

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

Rear Inoperative revering lamp

Fail 20 Jul 2018 89,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inoperative revering lamp

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,036 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,215 miles

All 3 wiper blades in poor condition

Multiple covers and trims fitted obscuring various components

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiring to glow plugs in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,575 miles

Child seat fitted to Offside rear seat

Engine covers and under-trays fitted to vehicle

Nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,575 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted to Offside rear seat

Engine covers and under-trays fitted to vehicle

Nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,268 miles

N/S/R tyre badly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,735 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 14,806 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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AY08 LJV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AY08 LJV, 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 AY08 LJV registered?

AY08 LJV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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