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Ford C-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LX08 VGCMOT history

LX08 VGC is a blue diesel Ford C-MAX first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LX08 VGC blue 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 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
151,736 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
C-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VGC was last recorded at 151,736 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,282 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,454 miles
Average per year
9,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,736 miles
  • 2025 – 144,282 miles
  • 2024 – 136,020 miles
  • 2023 – 129,172 miles
  • 2022 – 122,682 miles
  • 2021 – 113,676 miles
  • 2020 – 103,352 miles
  • 2019 – 87,519 miles
  • 2017 – 59,106 miles
  • 2016 – 41,686 miles
  • 2015 – 35,693 miles
  • 2014 – 30,103 miles
  • 2013 – 23,674 miles
  • 2012 – 19,733 miles
  • 2011 – 15,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,736 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower underside corrosion

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,736 miles (+7,454)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    151,736 miles
    Test number
    619364203493
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower underside corrosion

  2. Pass144,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,282 miles
    Test number
    517638418214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,275 miles (+8,255)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,275 miles
    Test number
    529372774947
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass136,020 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,020 miles
    Test number
    641033247635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail136,017 miles (+6,845)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,017 miles
    Test number
    432822359015
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass129,172 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,172 miles
    Test number
    975742344676
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,169 miles (+6,487)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,169 miles
    Test number
    946864601637
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,682 miles
    Test number
    852133459862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail122,682 miles (+9,006)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,682 miles
    Test number
    328524514145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass113,676 miles (+10,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,676 miles
    Test number
    497708906772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass103,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    640063095085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,352 miles (+15,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    500758972502
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass87,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,519 miles
    Test number
    422292837571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail87,519 miles (+28,413)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,519 miles
    Test number
    685749359372
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass59,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    572192167246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail59,106 miles (+13,130)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    442472233731
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,976 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,976 miles
    Test number
    251540807172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,686 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,686 miles
    Test number
    207200490923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,693 miles (+5,590)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,693 miles
    Test number
    117109685046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f h/lamp damaged but not insecure

  20. Pass30,103 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,103 miles
    Test number
    887685384065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,674 miles
    Test number
    146202793026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,674 miles (+3,941)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,674 miles
    Test number
    746992093038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass19,733 miles (+4,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,733 miles
    Test number
    287126352028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass15,134 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,134 miles
    Test number
    179372361069
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LX08 VGC

Does LX08 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 VGC is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VGC?
The MOT on LX08 VGC is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 VGC done?
LX08 VGC was recorded at 151,736 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 9,057 miles a year.
Has LX08 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VGC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LX08 VGC 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 LX08 VGC find?
LX08 VGC passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 6 more.

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