2008 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · MD08 LAE
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 151,669 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD08 LAE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 151,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD08 LAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford C-Max (MD08 LAE) between July 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Reading 1.080 (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
MD08 LAE Mileage History
- 04/07/20117,770 mi
- 27/06/201212,528 mi+4,758 mi
- 03/07/201321,159 mi+8,631 mi
- 08/07/201429,897 mi+8,738 mi
- 08/07/201429,897 mi
- 11/06/201537,884 mi+7,987 mi
- 21/06/201666,151 mi+28,267 mi
- 24/06/201646,173 mi-19,978 mi
- 12/06/201753,560 mi+7,387 mi
- 26/06/201862,105 mi+8,545 mi
- 11/06/201971,090 mi+8,985 mi
- 23/06/202078,956 mi+7,866 mi
- 26/08/202079,180 mi+224 mi
- 10/08/202190,164 mi+10,984 mi
- 10/08/202190,164 mi
- 27/07/2022107,255 mi+17,091 mi
- 27/07/2022107,257 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/2023126,067 mi+18,810 mi
- 07/08/2023126,067 mi
- 12/08/2024141,041 mi+14,974 mi
- 12/08/2024141,041 mi
- 26/08/2025151,666 mi+10,625 mi
- 26/08/2025151,669 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,172 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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