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AB08 HHS

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,362 mi
Last recorded119,362 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HHS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 119,362 miles

accident damage to rear of car

Fail 13 Dec 2022 119,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

accident damage to rear of car

Pass 17 Jan 2022 109,708 miles

Offside Rear accident damage

Fail 12 Jan 2022 109,706 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear accident damage

Pass 19 Dec 2020 100,583 miles

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

damage to o/s/r

Fail 19 Dec 2020 100,583 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

damage to o/s/r

Fail 24 Nov 2020 100,074 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 86,553 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 80,694 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,499 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 69,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 51,333 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 43,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,864 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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AB08 HHS is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AB08 HHS, 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 AB08 HHS registered?

AB08 HHS is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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