2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Diesel · AK08 RTY

The 2008 Ford C-Max passed its most recent MOT on 17 January 2023 at 118,092 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper at that date. The maintenance trend appears stable in the sense that the final test was clean, though the preceding two failures just days and weeks earlier raise questions about test preparation rather than progressive mechanical decline. Recorded mileage sits at 118,092 against an 18-year lifespan, averaging roughly 6,561 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The gap between the 14 December 2021 pass at 109,475 miles and the 15 December 2022 failure at 117,344 miles shows about 7,869 miles covered in that year, close to the long-term average. The sparse record gives little insight into consumable wear, though the absence of any advisories across all four entries suggests either light use or cursory inspection. The December 2022 and January 2023 failures at 117,344 and 117,783 miles carry no listed defects, which points to administrative or documentation issues rather than flagged corrosion, brake discs, or suspension bushes. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, subframe rust, and coil springs given the vehicle's age and the unexplained repeated rejects. Verify the reason for the two consecutive failures against DVSA failure codes not shown here, and confirm the car has not been idle since January 2023 given today's date of 8 July 2026 leaves over three years of untested mileage. Check tyres, wiper blades, and binding calipers in person before purchase.