2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · SD08 ALO
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 131,596 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD08 ALO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 131,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD08 ALO 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 (SD08 ALO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SD08 ALO Mileage History
- 05/09/2022122,347 mi
- 07/09/2023127,016 mi+4,669 mi
- 08/09/2023127,017 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/2024129,511 mi+2,494 mi
- 17/09/2025131,596 mi+2,085 mi
Average of roughly 3,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford C-MAX Mk1 (C214)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush DegradationModerate
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