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BG08 YGA

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,882 mi
Last recorded123,882 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YGA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 123,882 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 123,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 123,064 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,635 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors +under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (shocker mounts) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2023 112,635 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors +under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (shocker mounts) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,853 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 92,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,215 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,137 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,345 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 82,345 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,971 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 68,964 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,346 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 44,346 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,947 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,132 miles

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

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 YGA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGA, 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 YGA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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