2008 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Petrol · AD08 XWO

The Ford C-Max presents a mixed roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 1 March 2024 at 140,098 miles resulted in a fail with no defects recorded, repeating a pattern seen at earlier tests. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 20 March 2023 at 135,396 miles after a fail on 25 January 2023 at 135,390 miles, also with no defects logged. This recurring pass-fail-pass sequence without recorded advisories suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a clear mechanical trend, though the lack of defect detail leaves the true condition unverified. The maintenance history is neither clearly worsening nor improving; it is simply incomplete on paper. The odometer shows 140,098 miles against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,783 miles per year which is typical for the age. Mileage accumulation was slow between 1 December 2021 at 132,983 miles and 20 March 2023 at 135,396 miles, adding only 2,413 miles over fifteen months. A larger jump of 4,702 miles then occurred by the 1 March 2024 test. The record shows two failed tests in late November 2021 at 132,981 miles and early December 2021 at 132,983 miles within five days, implying a quick retest after correction, but with no defects cited the cause remains unknown. Given the absence of recorded advisories across all entries, a buyer cannot rely on the MOT data to confirm suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion status. The three fails with no defects flagged point to either clerical test errors or undocumented faults. A physical inspection must cover brake caliper operation, exhaust emissions, underbody structural integrity, and tyre tread depth. Previous owners appear to have kept annual testing current, yet the repeated unexplained failures suggest lax record-keeping or casual attitudes to test preparation. At 140,098 miles, consumable wear on dampers and bushes is likely regardless of the clean paperwork. Verify the vehicle on a ramp before purchase.