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BG58 EXT

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,328 mi
Last recorded106,328 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 EXT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,328 miles

rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted to both n/s and o/s

Fail 13 Nov 2023 106,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted to both n/s and o/s

Pass 26 Nov 2022 99,051 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 99,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,313 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 95,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,849 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 78,971 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs becoming corroded

rear brake discs/pads becoming corroded/worn

Fail 30 Dec 2019 78,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs becoming corroded

rear brake discs/pads becoming corroded/worn

Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,588 miles

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,388 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 55,388 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,104 miles

nearside front tyre very close to wear limit

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,225 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,169 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 EXT is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BG58 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

BG58 EXT is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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