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BD08 DLF

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,308 mi
Last recorded111,308 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 DLF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 111,308 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 22 Apr 2025 102,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear most exhaust mount broken. System secure at time of test.

Fail 22 Apr 2025 102,270 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn smooth on inner edge. Badly perished and cracked. 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear most exhaust mount broken. System secure at time of test.

Pass 13 Apr 2024 91,331 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing. Buckle secures and releases as intended.

Wiper blades worn

Fail 10 Apr 2024 91,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both head lamps deteriorated producing poor beam images.

Centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing. Buckle secures and releases as intended.

Wiper blades worn

Pass 1 May 2023 83,848 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2023 83,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil low

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,349 miles

Central Rear seat belt clasp is missing , operates ok

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

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

front exhaust mount is corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,859 miles

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

rear center seat bely clasp cover is missing

Fail 12 Oct 2021 77,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear center seat bely clasp cover is missing

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,337 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,337 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,151 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 67,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,584 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 47,165 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Fail 5 May 2018 47,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs showing signs of wearing (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,917 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 36,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,334 miles

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

n/s rear tyre age cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,341 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 24,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,392 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,685 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 DLF is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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