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BG08 BSX

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,214 mi
Last recorded92,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BSX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 92,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 May 2021 92,211 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2020 92,191 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 92,191 miles

Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,356 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,175 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 84,126 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

handbrake ratchet button broken but still working

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 72,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,729 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,065 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,807 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 50,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,597 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,112 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 40,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 31,698 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,597 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 22,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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BG08 BSX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BG08 BSX, 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 BG08 BSX registered?

BG08 BSX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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