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BG08 FFE

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,817 mi
Last recorded122,817 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FFE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 122,817 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 122,810 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested excessive bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 120,455 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 118,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 116,485 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 113,449 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 113,449 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 103,449 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 88,241 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear pads ok

exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs worn pads appear ok

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

under trays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,271 miles

Centre silencer corroded, no gas leaks

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,558 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 52,891 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,256 miles

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

wheel alignment reqd

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,636 miles

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

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

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 FFE is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

BG08 FFE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 April 2008.

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