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AB08 KVE

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KVE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 97,422 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 94,162 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 91,221 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 91,210 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 87,859 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 87,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 85,237 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 85,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 82,975 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 76,306 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,408 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)

Pass 26 May 2016 65,263 miles

Offside Front top mount creaking when rotated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,191 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre inner edges wearing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,731 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,381 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,599 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,180 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 39,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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 KVE is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVE, 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 KVE registered?

AB08 KVE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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