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BF08 ZHB

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,467 mi
Last recorded95,467 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZHB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 95,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,488 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,714 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 78,714 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,681 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,915 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn inner edges and perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2020 53,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn inner edges and perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,872 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,694 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 40,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,304 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,856 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,031 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,519 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,270 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 12,245 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 9,056 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 9,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZHB is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHB, 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 BF08 ZHB registered?

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

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