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AC08 CVL

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,969 mi
Last recorded87,969 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CVL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 87,969 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 87,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 82,434 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 82,434 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,793 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 70,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,338 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 63,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,313 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 57,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,220 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,240 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 44,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,508 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 32,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 25,762 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 19,830 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,809 miles

slight dampness around o/s/r shock,obsorber

Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,616 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,743 miles

both front tyres below 1.6mm on inner edges

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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AC08 CVL is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 AC08 CVL, 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 AC08 CVL registered?

AC08 CVL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is AC08 CVL safe to buy?

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