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BG08 UTF

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,472 mi
Last recorded124,472 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UTF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 124,472 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,014 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 111,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,486 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 104,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,330 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r wheel has a slight bind

Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,330 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r wheel has a slight bind

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,358 miles

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

wipers smearing screen

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

wipers smearing screen

Fail 10 Oct 2014 71,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,155 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,266 miles

screw in rear n/s tyre in a non-repairable position

Pass 3 May 2012 54,451 miles

stone chip to zone B.

Pass 5 May 2011 48,124 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 48,119 miles

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

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 UTF is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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