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AC08 GZU

2008 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,429 mi
Last recorded118,429 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GZU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,429 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,772 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,752 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 104,752 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,529 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 87,391 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 87,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both silencers corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 71,065 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front tyres weraing on inner edge

offside rear tyre weraing on inner edge

rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 May 2013 58,697 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 46,932 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 34,683 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 GZU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AC08 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

AC08 GZU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AC08 GZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GZU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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