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AY08 WMC

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,320 mi
Last recorded180,320 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WMC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 180,320 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 170,070 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated and corroded

nearside inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2019 170,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated and corroded

nearside inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2018 156,200 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 156,200 miles

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

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

Centre heat shield loose

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 138,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 121,711 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 121,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside wing mirror mount broken

Fail 9 Feb 2015 113,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads geting low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside wing mirror mount broken

Pass 15 Feb 2014 99,916 miles

Nearside door mirror surround broken

Pass 23 Feb 2013 90,176 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,536 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 WMC is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

AY08 WMC is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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