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BG08 JMX

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JMX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 136,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 118,825 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 118,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 102,391 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 77,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,789 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 70,789 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,794 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,281 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,971 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,520 miles

front pads are 70 percent worn discs are liped

rear discs are badly pitted pads are 70 percent worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads are 60 percent worn

rear pads are 50 percent worn discs are slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres are slightly perished on the side wall 205/55/R16V

Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,273 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

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 JMX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

BG08 JMX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is BG08 JMX safe to buy?

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