2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · SA08 CSV
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 135,524 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA08 CSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/01/2025
- 135,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA08 CSV 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 (SA08 CSV) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt i”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA08 CSV Mileage History
- 27/01/2023121,114 mi
- 27/01/2023121,114 mi
- 26/01/2024128,157 mi+7,043 mi
- 30/01/2024128,157 mi
- 17/01/2025135,524 mi+7,367 mi
Average of roughly 7,299 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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