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BG08 FKZ

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,575 mi
Last recorded125,575 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FKZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 125,575 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 110,121 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 103,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 93,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,272 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

front tyres balding on edges and small cracks in sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2018 82,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

front tyres balding on edges and small cracks in sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,339 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 72,339 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,751 miles

Front bumper and grille panel damaged.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,751 miles

Front bumper and grille panel damaged.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,329 miles

body damage

Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,309 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre tread low

n/s/r tyre tread low

small chips on windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2013 31,308 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre tread low

n/s/r tyre tread low

small chips on windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 20,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 9,365 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 FKZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

BG08 FKZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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