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BG08 LRJ

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,457 mi
Last recorded82,457 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LRJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 82,457 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 71,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 59,172 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 37,294 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 37,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily perished & worn unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily perished & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily perished & Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 23,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 22,882 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 21,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 21,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated on the shoulders

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated on the shoulders

Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,412 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,952 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,286 miles

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 25 Mar 2011 9,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyre inner shoulders worn

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 LRJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

BG08 LRJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is BG08 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 LRJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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