2008 Ford C-Max · 40,169 MOT tests
2008 Ford C-Max reliability
2008 Ford C-Maxs fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 C-Max years (40,169 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 46.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 101,002
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,169
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.6% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.1%
- Suspension18.9%
- Tyres10.3%
- Body, chassis and structure9.2%
- Brakes8.9%
- Steering6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.91%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.84%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.96%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 3.94%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.77%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.18%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.85%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.06%)
Other years
Every Ford C-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Ford C-Max reliable?
2008 Ford C-Maxs fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 C-Max years (40,169 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.91% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.84% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Ford C-Max shows 101,002 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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