2008 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Petrol · A14 RAT
2008 Ford C-MAX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 66,649 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A14 RAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 66,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A14 RAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford C-Max (A14 RAT) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
A14 RAT Mileage History
- 14/11/202252,831 mi
- 08/11/202356,728 mi+3,897 mi
- 11/11/202462,283 mi+5,555 mi
- 19/11/202566,648 mi+4,365 mi
- 02/12/202566,649 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford C-MAX Mk1 (C214)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- 1.6 TDCi Turbocharger Oil Starvation and Bearing FailureSerious
The 1.6-litre 16V TDCi engine (DV6TED4) features an intricate turbocharger oil supply line containing a miniature wire mesh banjo filter. Over extended service intervals or when low-quality oil is used, soot and carbon from combustion blow-by accumulate in the shallow sump and block this micro-strainer. Starved of lubrication, the turbocharger bearings overheat, chatter, and seize, often shedding compressor wheel fragments into the intake tract or causing engine runaway if oil bypasses the turbine seals.
- Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush DegradationModerate
The front lower wishbones use large rubber void bushes at the rear pivot points to isolate road vibration from the cabin. On the heavy-bodied C-MAX, frequent cycling over UK speed cushions, potholes, and urban traffic calming causes the rubber bonding to delaminate, split, and tear. This allows excessive horizontal movement of the lower control arm, resulting in steering wander, accelerated inner tyre shoulder wear, and harsh knocking noises over road imperfections.
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