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BD08 FLH

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,527 mi
Last recorded133,527 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 133,527 miles

Lower slightly corroded underneath

Pass 7 Feb 2024 124,464 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 124,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 116,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 109,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension coil spring not correctly seated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 109,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension coil spring not correctly seated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 104,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,706 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,739 miles

Central Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,739 miles

Central Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,384 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Feb 2018 85,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,243 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (On limit for MOT test) (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs severely worn/lipped

Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,993 miles

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

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

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nearside Headlamp insecure Top Bolt loose (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (On limit for MOT test) (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs severely worn/lipped

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,559 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,637 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,314 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 28,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FLH is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FLH, 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 BD08 FLH registered?

BD08 FLH is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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