2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · MT08 ULX
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 99,777 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT08 ULX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2025
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT08 ULX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford C-Max (MT08 ULX) between June 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 worn out on e”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
MT08 ULX Mileage History
- 02/06/201124,515 mi
- 01/06/201229,678 mi+5,163 mi
- 04/06/201335,331 mi+5,653 mi
- 02/06/201440,927 mi+5,596 mi
- 01/06/201546,882 mi+5,955 mi
- 01/06/201654,243 mi+7,361 mi
- 21/07/201761,281 mi+7,038 mi
- 21/07/201761,281 mi
- 11/07/201867,112 mi+5,831 mi
- 17/07/201972,958 mi+5,846 mi
- 16/07/202077,645 mi+4,687 mi
- 12/07/202181,666 mi+4,021 mi
- 24/01/202284,185 mi+2,519 mi
- 23/01/202393,124 mi+8,939 mi
- 25/01/202393,152 mi+28 mi
- 23/01/202499,777 mi+6,625 mi
- 24/01/202499,777 mi
Average of roughly 5,951 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush DegradationModerate
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