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This 2008 FORD C-MAX has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 191,937 miles 9 months ago on Monday 13th October 2025 at 10:02.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 24th October 2026.

AB08RUA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 2026191,937 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened And Related Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded But Its Strength Is Not Seriously Reduced Undersill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded But Its Strength Is Not Seriously Reduced Undersill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Underbody Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Sill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  11. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Devoid Of Tread On Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn/wearing On Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Spring Carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Spring Carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
  17. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
  18. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  19. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202424TH OCTOBER 2025178,350 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
  7. ADVISORY - Sill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  8. ADVISORY - Both Sides Rear Undersills Corroding
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Front To Back Exhaust Corroded But Not Leaking At The Time Of Test
  13. ADVISORY - Underbody Corroding
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202324TH OCTOBER 2024158,106 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front To Back Exhaust Corroded But Not Leaking At The Time Of Test
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Heat Shields Insecure
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Sill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  8. ADVISORY - Underbody Corroding
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 2023157,858 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Front To Back Exhaust Corroded But Not Leaking At The Time Of Test
  9. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Heat Shields Insecure
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Sill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  12. ADVISORY - Underbody Corroding
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202224TH OCTOBER 2023135,328 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 2022134,241 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202124TH OCTOBER 2022112,357 MI
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202030TH NOVEMBER 2021109,691 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2020109,691 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND MAY 201930TH NOVEMBER 2020102,184 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Heat Shield Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH MAY 201830TH MAY 201993,821 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
FAILED14TH MAY 201893,820 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.5.a.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH MAY 201730TH MAY 201887,738 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Of The Front (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Of The Front (2.4.g.2)
PASSED10TH MAY 201630TH MAY 201779,436 MI
FAILED6TH MAY 201679,370 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Power Steering Fluid Level Below Minimum (2.3.1)
  2. FAIL - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  3. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PASSED19TH MAY 201530TH MAY 201666,435 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH MAY 201430TH MAY 201553,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED23RD MAY 201330TH MAY 201436,589 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 201230TH MAY 201324,505 MI
PASSED20TH MAY 201130TH MAY 201211,077 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AB08RUA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

AB08RUA MOT Comments

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AB08RUA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 191,937 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,290 miles

AB08RUA FAQs

This Ford C-Max with registration AB08RUA was manufactured on Friday 30th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 191,937 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 11,290 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Ford C-Max beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AB08RUA has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford C-Max has had 81 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 2 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

Does AB08RUA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 28th June 2026 AB08RUA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AB08RUA Taxed?

Unfortunately no Tax data can be found for AB08RUA as of Sunday 28th June 2026. Read more

When does AB08RUA MOT expire?

The current MOT for AB08RUA will expire in 4 months on Saturday 24th October 2026. Read more

When did AB08RUA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AB08RUA was on Monday 13th October 2025 at 10:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AB08RUA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for AB08RUA we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AB08RUA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for AB08RUA we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AB08RUA?

AB08RUA is registered as a 2008 Ford C-Max. Read more

How many miles has AB08RUA done?

The odometer reading for AB08RUA at the last MOT in October 2025 was 191,937 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,290 miles per year. Read more

How old is AB08RUA?

The vehicle AB08RUA was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th May 2008. Read more

What colour is AB08RUA?

The official colour of AB08RUA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does AB08RUA have?

AB08RUA has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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