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BG08 FTF

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,898 mi
Last recorded42,898 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FTF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,898 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 41,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 39,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 37,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,246 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 34,236 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,052 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 31,154 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,314 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 29,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,767 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,049 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,160 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 FTF is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 FTF registered?

BG08 FTF is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BG08 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 FTF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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