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AB02 DPB

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,288 mi
Last recorded83,288 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 DPB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 83,288 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 83,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,978 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,620 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,405 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o\s\ (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 68,403 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o\s\ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,869 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,974 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,122 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Fail 26 Jan 2017 55,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,883 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 47,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,576 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,090 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,950 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,683 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 21,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AB02 DPB is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB02 DPB, 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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AB02 DPB is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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