2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · MC04 LHO
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 57,409 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MC04 LHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 57,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MC04 LHO 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 (MC04 LHO) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
MC04 LHO Mileage History
- 25/04/202352,080 mi
- 02/05/202454,337 mi+2,257 mi
- 01/05/202555,414 mi+1,077 mi
- 02/05/202555,419 mi+5 mi
- 01/05/202657,409 mi+1,990 mi
Average of roughly 1,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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