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BG08 MKM

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,658 mi
Last recorded121,658 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 MKM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 121,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 119,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 118,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 116,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,057 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (Seatbelt not tested) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,339 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 115,339 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2019 114,418 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 114,418 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 112,586 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 110,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,166 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,536 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 73,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 42,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,734 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,734 miles

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

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

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 MKM is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

BG08 MKM is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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