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BD08 HLC

2008 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,162 mi
Last recorded130,162 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HLC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,162 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,741 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 109,741 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,792 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,792 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,251 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 72,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2015 72,020 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 72,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 65,525 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly lumpy on inner tread

offside rear tyre slightly lumpy on inner tread

Fail 9 May 2014 65,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly lumpy on inner tread

offside rear tyre slightly lumpy on inner tread

Pass 7 May 2013 57,521 miles

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 7 May 2013 57,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,178 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,662 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 HLC is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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