2008 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · EX08 WHC
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 73,366 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX08 WHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 73,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 WHC 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 (EX08 WHC) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 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 (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
EX08 WHC Mileage History
- 21/10/202266,723 mi
- 21/10/202368,319 mi+1,596 mi
- 12/10/202470,635 mi+2,316 mi
- 07/11/202573,366 mi+2,731 mi
- 07/11/202573,366 mi
Average of roughly 2,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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