2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Diesel · DV08 AAE

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing its MOT tests. The most recent inspection on 12 March 2025 at 160,191 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a pattern of clean passes dating back to March 2022, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 8,900 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between March 2023 and March 2024, where the odometer rose from 128,461 to 143,405 miles. A more recent jump occurred between March 2024 and March 2025, adding 16,786 miles. These figures indicate the car is in active use rather than sitting idle, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. The absence of advisories across multiple years is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. While the record is clean, a buyer should still physically inspect the chassis and suspension components for corrosion and wear. Ford C-Max models of this era often suffer from rust on the rear subframe and deterioration of the suspension bushes. The lack of recorded defects suggests these have either been replaced or have not yet reached a critical failure point. Given the high mileage of 160,191, a manual check of the brake disc thickness and tyre tread depth is recommended. The MOT record does not show any failures for consumables, but the recent increase in annual mileage means these parts will wear down faster. Verifying the service history for oil changes and timing belt intervals is essential, as the MOT test does not evaluate the internal health of the engine or the condition of the drivetrain.