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BG08 MBY

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,637 mi
Last recorded137,637 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 MBY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 137,637 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,490 miles

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2015 125,735 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)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,159 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 115,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2013 109,734 miles

slight play @ o/s/f wheel

some damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 12 May 2012 100,865 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 100,774 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 MBY is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

BG08 MBY is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is BG08 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 MBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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