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BD08 KFA

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,310 mi
Last recorded121,310 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KFA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 121,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 116,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,713 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,209 miles

Reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Dec 2021 100,208 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,475 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 94,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 89,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,316 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,906 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 76,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,459 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 64,449 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 56,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,868 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,678 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 43,678 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,426 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 KFA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KFA, 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 KFA registered?

BD08 KFA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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