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BG58 VGA

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,205 mi
Last recorded124,205 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 VGA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,205 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 124,205 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 108,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 95,589 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 95,589 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 72,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre severely perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,906 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,046 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,686 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 35,686 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 28,309 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 VGA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BG58 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

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

Is BG58 VGA safe to buy?

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