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BG08 FPZ

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,398 mi
Last recorded103,398 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FPZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 103,398 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front subframe heavy rust

middle exhaust outer skin coroding

o/s rear door damaged

rear subframe heavy rust

vechile suspension heavy rust

Pass 31 Mar 2025 102,507 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s rear (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 102,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged n/s rear inner sidewall worn, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s rear (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,587 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 100,585 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,808 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))

Power steering fault light comes on then goes off. Power steering working correctly

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,897 miles

Drivers door check strap loose

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Passenger door damaged but can still be readily opened and closed

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

On board computer indicates power steering fault

Fail 26 Feb 2022 93,881 miles

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

Drivers door check strap loose

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger door damaged but can still be readily opened and closed

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

On board computer indicates power steering fault

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,727 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,667 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 79,462 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 79,462 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,539 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,407 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,222 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,549 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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BG08 FPZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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