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AO08 BJV

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,033 mi
Last recorded127,033 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BJV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 127,033 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust Outer Skins Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Chassis Within 30cm of Sub Frame Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Trailing Arm Bushes Starting to Perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 127,033 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Centre & Rear Exhaust Outer Skins Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Chassis Within 30cm of Sub Frame Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Trailing Arm Bushes Starting to Perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 123,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective drags across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arms front bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 123,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective drags across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arms front bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 120,916 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skins Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills, Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm, Outer Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner & Outer Sidewall Damage Due to Being Run Whilst Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 120,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Centre & Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skins Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills, Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm, Outer Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner & Outer Sidewall Damage Due to Being Run Whilst Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 117,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 15 Mar 2022 115,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

plastic cover sill and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 18 Mar 2021 112,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit required 1.33, actual recorded 1.67 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

plastic cover sill and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 16 Mar 2020 109,279 miles

205/55r17

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,on wearbars and nail in tread strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 109,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

205/55r17

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,on wearbars and nail in tread strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,265 miles

205/50r17

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 104,264 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge cord just showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/50r17

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,761 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 98,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight cut in sidewall ofnearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,568 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 74,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,135 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,873 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AO08 BJV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2008 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 69,944 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 BJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO08 BJV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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