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BF08 FBA

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,226 mi
Last recorded123,226 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FBA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2022 123,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant Level Low

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 117,507 miles

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,877 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 108,616 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 108,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,281 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,281 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,615 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,257 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,019 miles

all tyreas worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,509 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,908 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,795 miles

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

offside front tyre 2.65mm to 3.65mm

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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BF08 FBA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF08 FBA, 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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BF08 FBA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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