2008 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · GV08 VAY
2008 Ford C-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2008. Recorded mileage 98,532 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 VAY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2024
- 98,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 VAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford C-Max (GV08 VAY) between August 2024 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2024 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Rough operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV08 VAY Mileage History
- 08/08/202498,514 mi
- 14/08/202498,532 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,102 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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