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BJ08 AHZ

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,835 mi
Last recorded127,835 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 AHZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 127,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 114,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,787 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 105,785 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour near side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour off side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking off side front (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,386 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 68,576 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 68,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,043 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 61,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,480 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,419 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 49,414 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 43,240 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 37,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 30,232 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 23,552 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

traction control light on

Fail 18 May 2012 23,552 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

traction control light on

Pass 21 May 2011 18,888 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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BJ08 AHZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ08 AHZ, 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 BJ08 AHZ registered?

BJ08 AHZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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