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AB08 KPU

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,790 mi
Last recorded153,790 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KPU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 153,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 153,787 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 149,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear & offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers slightly smeary

Fail 11 Jul 2022 149,211 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear & offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 29 Jul 2021 144,928 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 144,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 142,003 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 137,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 131,716 miles

lower arm rear bushes has slight play

nearside front mirror cover missing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2018 131,673 miles

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

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

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

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

lower arm rear bushes has slight play

nearside front mirror cover missing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2017 128,257 miles

nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

nearside rear wheel outer lip slightly distorted

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,690 miles

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

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

rear heatshield loose

Fail 27 Nov 2015 121,688 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

rear heatshield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 98,258 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,696 miles

front subframe damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front subframe damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,483 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 76,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/R tyre uneven wear and wheel rim distorted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,065 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KPU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AB08 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

AB08 KPU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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