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BG08 CXF

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,550 mi
Last recorded128,550 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CXF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 128,550 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 128,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 119,963 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

registration lamps dim

underbody heat shields deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2025 119,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

registration lamps dim

underbody heat shields deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,794 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2024 110,792 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2023 100,717 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface rust under vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2022 93,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface rust under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,387 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,769 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))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 64,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,871 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,050 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 38,050 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 34,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,898 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 22,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 CXF is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

BG08 CXF is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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