2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · OA52 GEM
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 137,902 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OA52 GEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
- 137,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OA52 GEM Mileage History
- 26/07/2022114,726 mi
- 26/07/2022114,726 mi
- 24/05/2023125,843 mi+11,117 mi
- 03/10/2023125,888 mi+45 mi
- 21/01/2025137,902 mi+12,014 mi
Average of roughly 9,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OA52 GEM 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 (OA52 GEM) between July 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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