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2008 FORD C-MAX
General Information
- Registration SW08HRN
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model C-MAX
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,556 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
26 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,973 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear swinging arms corroded. Not excessive at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
1 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Position lamp not working Both front sidelights. (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear swinging arms corroded. Not excessive at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,267 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020 13 Jun 202611 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,657 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,721 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018 13 Jun 202629 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,578 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,551 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016 13 Jun 20261 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,649 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
21 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,454 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 13 Jun 20262 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
16 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,941 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,853 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012 13 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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SW08HRN was registered on 2008-08-08
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