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BG08 HZW

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,418 mi
Last recorded87,418 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 87,418 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension rusty

Pass 23 May 2023 86,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 23 May 2023 86,251 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 24 May 2022 84,486 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension light corrosion

Pass 27 May 2021 81,408 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension light corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slight wear inner sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2021 81,408 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension light corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slight wear inner sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 79,795 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slight wear inner sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 72,351 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system / front flexi part deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2019 72,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn excessive on inner edge (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system / front flexi part deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2018 63,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2018 63,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2017 57,615 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 57,612 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 52,395 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 52,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 26 May 2015 47,185 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 47,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 41,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 May 2014 41,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2013 35,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2012 27,693 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 20,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 20,305 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 HZW is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HZW, 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 HZW is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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