2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · LO08 FUP
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 130,550 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 FUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2026
- 130,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 FUP 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 (LO08 FUP) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
LO08 FUP Mileage History
- 07/11/2023116,290 mi
- 23/10/2024123,158 mi+6,868 mi
- 04/11/2024123,365 mi+207 mi
- 02/03/2026130,544 mi+7,179 mi
- 21/04/2026130,550 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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