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BG58 EVC

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,400 mi
Last recorded167,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 EVC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 167,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 167,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 164,155 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 164,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 159,622 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 156,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 152,346 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 149,188 miles

Front o/s and n/s wheel rims slightly damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 149,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front o/s and n/s wheel rims slightly damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield around fuel tank loose on 2 mountings

some imbalance in rear brake performance-n/s lagging

Pass 24 Feb 2020 134,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,982 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,537 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's are lipped on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,130 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's are lipped on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,197 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,998 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,252 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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BG58 EVC is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BG58 EVC, 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 BG58 EVC registered?

BG58 EVC is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is BG58 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 EVC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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