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BJ08 HZE

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,408 mi
Last recorded98,408 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 HZE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 98,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge and inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s rear and centre rear ()

Fail 24 May 2019 98,408 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre two nails ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge and inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s rear and centre rear ()

Pass 22 May 2018 83,641 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 83,640 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 73,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 73,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,809 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,693 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 61,525 miles

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

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,113 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 52,103 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat belt frayed slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,311 miles

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

strong advise intermitant fault on nsr brake caliper

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,311 miles

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

strong advise intermitant fault on nsr brake caliper

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2011 26,399 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HZE is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

BJ08 HZE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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