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BF08 ZBZ

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,149 mi
Last recorded92,149 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZBZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,149 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

Front subframe corroded.

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 92,094 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

Front subframe corroded.

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,914 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 87,903 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 81,401 miles

Both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,287 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside front steering rack gaiter slightly insecure.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,453 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,424 miles

Bushes on both front lower arms deteriorated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,647 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,647 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,935 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 42,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,702 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,618 miles

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

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

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

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 ZBZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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