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B5 BFD

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,312 mi
Last recorded112,312 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BFD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 104,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 94,607 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged by underinflation

Pass 24 May 2017 83,161 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 83,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,142 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 61,597 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 61,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 53,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,218 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,559 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 30,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,391 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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B5 BFD is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B5 BFD, 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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What year was B5 BFD registered?

B5 BFD is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is B5 BFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 BFD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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