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BG08 XFF

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,244 mi
Last recorded173,244 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XFF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 173,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

under trays fitted to vehicle as standard obstructing view of vehicle components

Fail 18 Dec 2024 173,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

under trays fitted to vehicle as standard obstructing view of vehicle components

Pass 29 Nov 2023 160,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust silencer box rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2022 154,967 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted,silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 150,526 miles

outer skin of exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2020 145,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 140,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertray and sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 140,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 133,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer box rusty/tatty

Fail 3 Dec 2018 133,331 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer box rusty/tatty

Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,356 miles

Exhaust Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Exhaust Heat shield Insecure

Front Both Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 124,356 miles

Exhaust Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Exhaust Heat shield Insecure

Front Both Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,805 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 May 2017 117,427 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,632 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,457 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 90,457 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 78,115 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

offside headlamp loose

Pass 28 May 2013 65,670 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)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2012 52,682 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 39,757 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 XFF is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

BG08 XFF is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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