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BG08 LYA

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,735 mi
Last recorded114,735 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LYA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,735 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension components + exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 108,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,507 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,403 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 91,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,050 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 86,050 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,193 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,907 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 16 Apr 2014 51,546 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,634 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,451 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,435 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 LYA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

BG08 LYA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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