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BF58 VSL

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,703 mi
Last recorded130,703 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 VSL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 130,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 130,407 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 130,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 116,023 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 116,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 105,600 miles

Rear exhaust hanger cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 97,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,088 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 81,173 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 6 Oct 2018 70,189 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,182 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded nsf coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to nsr. unable to carry out seat belt check ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm, rear bush split and perished but not giving excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm, rear bush split and perished and giving excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded nsf coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to nsr. unable to carry out seat belt check ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm, rear bush split and perished but not giving excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 48,656 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Wipers

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,404 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,712 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,314 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,314 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 16,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,893 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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BF58 VSL is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BF58 VSL, 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 BF58 VSL registered?

BF58 VSL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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