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AB08 KVJ

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,404 mi
Last recorded102,404 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KVJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,198 miles

front brake pads worn 70%

Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,198 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front brake pads worn 70%

Fail 17 Sep 2016 98,185 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf osf nsr all sized 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm sized 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,619 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,965 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,154 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 KVJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

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

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