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Ford C-MAX

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L8 VMMMOT history

L8 VMM is a silver petrol Ford C-MAX first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L8 VMM silver Ford C-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford C-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,699 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
C-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VMM was last recorded at 135,699 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 7,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,807 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,892 miles
Average per year
7,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,699 miles
  • 2025 – 127,807 miles
  • 2024 – 121,674 miles
  • 2023 – 116,321 miles
  • 2022 – 113,021 miles
  • 2021 – 108,962 miles
  • 2020 – 103,583 miles
  • 2019 – 96,104 miles
  • 2018 – 85,294 miles
  • 2017 – 77,153 miles
  • 2016 – 70,373 miles
  • 2015 – 63,970 miles
  • 2014 – 57,345 miles
  • 2013 – 49,323 miles
  • 2012 – 38,746 miles
  • 2011 – 29,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,699 miles (+7,892)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,699 miles
    Test number
    955903106174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass127,807 miles (+6,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,807 miles
    Test number
    665870513735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,674 miles
    Test number
    806933650312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,674 miles (+5,353)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,674 miles
    Test number
    770461774982
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass116,321 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,321 miles
    Test number
    181367899499
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,321 miles (+3,300)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,321 miles
    Test number
    492904512419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,021 miles
    Test number
    102519071701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,021 miles (+4,059)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,021 miles
    Test number
    980617067192
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass108,962 miles (+5,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,962 miles
    Test number
    270217661923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,583 miles (+7,479)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    103,583 miles
    Test number
    791031995514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,104 miles (+10,810)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    96,104 miles
    Test number
    886773359367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,294 miles (+8,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    946057647914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass77,153 miles (+6,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    632347856444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,373 miles (+6,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,373 miles
    Test number
    569629520376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass63,970 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    797041225179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,345 miles
    Test number
    419369834146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,345 miles (+8,022)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,345 miles
    Test number
    537519334183
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  18. Pass49,323 miles (+10,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    396847233115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,746 miles (+9,150)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    689610442154
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine light is on

  20. Pass29,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,596 miles
    Test number
    288473841104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 VMM

Does L8 VMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VMM is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VMM?
The MOT on L8 VMM is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VMM done?
L8 VMM was recorded at 135,699 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,153 miles a year.
Has L8 VMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VMM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 VMM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 VMM find?
L8 VMM passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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