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BD08 DFK

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,512 mi
Last recorded146,512 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 DFK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 146,512 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tail Pipe Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2026 146,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Tail Pipe Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Badly On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 139,350 miles

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

Hand brake release button cover missing

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but not insecure

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,234 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 130,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 120,649 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2023 120,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

parking brake light on

Pass 15 Jul 2022 111,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 V 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 111,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 V 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 101,984 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 101,984 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,676 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2018 76,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 46,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,182 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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BD08 DFK is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD08 DFK, 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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BD08 DFK is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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