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AC08 HHK

2008 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,739 mi
Last recorded163,739 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 163,739 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 158,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 158,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 152,926 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 152,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 145,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 138,996 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 133,762 miles

Both sides inner steering arms slight play

Nearside Front Wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 135,762 miles

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

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

Both sides inner steering arms slight play

Nearside Front Wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 128,869 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 128,869 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 128,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,959 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 120,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter looks damp

exhaust corroding heavily and all heatshields insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2017 111,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter looks damp

exhaust corroding heavily and all heatshields insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,156 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 101,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 94,072 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,083 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 89,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,995 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 76,771 miles

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

condition of front wiper blades borderline

two baby seats fitted at rear

uneven wear on nearside front and offside rear tyre borderline

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,837 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,632 miles

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

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

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 HHK is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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