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AA08 EGC

2008 Ford C-max

Purple Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,460 mi
Last recorded87,460 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EGC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 87,460 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration passed emissions test, emissions plate limit defaced. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been run flat, outer sidewall damaged **advise renew tyre** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 87,457 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration passed emissions test, emissions plate limit defaced. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Lower sills corroded

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose bottom of wing fixings defective (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been run flat, outer sidewall damaged **advise renew tyre** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak underside, undertray covered, obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 79,113 miles

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

Nearside Front bottom rear of wing corroded.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear of inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner plastic wheel arch cover loose at bottom rear.

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

Offside Front bottom rear of wing.

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear of inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 70,658 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose outer wing rear lower 'wing to sill' fixing failed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn significantly low on inner edge, close to exposing tyre construction cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whitening (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside general corrosion present in vehicle under body floor-pan to outer sill areas front and rear

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose outer wing rear lower 'wing to sill' fixing failed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn significantly low on inner edge, close to exposing tyre construction cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whitening significantly (4.4.3 (a))

Offside general corrosion present in vehicle under body floor-pan to outer sill areas front and rear

Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,605 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose outer wing rear lower 'wing to sill' fixing failed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn significantly low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust center underfloor heat-shield has a fixing point failing

Fail 19 Aug 2022 63,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F LOWER WING CORRODED

N/S/R SEAL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

O/S/F LOWER WING CORRODED

O/S/R SEAL CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,217 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 56,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 50,311 miles

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 50,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,090 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 44,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,413 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 42,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,611 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 40,611 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 38,712 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,664 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 31,440 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,588 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 27,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 22,434 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,041 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 19,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AA08 EGC is a 2008 Ford C-max in Purple with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AA08 EGC, 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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AA08 EGC is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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