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BG08 FRK

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,755 mi
Last recorded53,755 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 53,755 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general surface rust and corrosion to underbody sills arms axle and components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 53,732 miles

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2023 53,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,715 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,655 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,929 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 52,907 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 50,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,481 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 45,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,683 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 38,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,571 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,184 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,321 miles

Nearside 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 FRK 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 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

BG08 FRK is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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