2008 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Petrol · WR58 HHY
2008 Ford C-MAX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 128,137 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR58 HHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 128,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR58 HHY 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 (WR58 HHY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
WR58 HHY Mileage History
- 08/07/2024100,255 mi
- 21/07/2025104,588 mi+4,333 mi
- 21/07/2025104,592 mi+4 mi
- 14/07/2026128,137 mi+23,545 mi
- 14/07/2026128,137 mi
Average of roughly 13,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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