2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

10,049 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,049 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    600 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    463 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    548 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.1%
  2. Suspension25.3%
  3. Brakes12.9%
  4. Tyres11.8%
  5. Body & chassis11.0%
  6. Steering7.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2008 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,049 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Ford C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).