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BJ08 MVE

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,570 mi
Last recorded127,570 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 MVE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 127,570 miles

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

exhaust box has corrosion

item remove prior to test

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2016 127,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust box has corrosion

item remove prior to test

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,454 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,046 miles

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

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

diesel injector leaking compression

Fail 21 Mar 2014 96,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

diesel injector leaking compression

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,028 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,858 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2011 46,858 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 MVE is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

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

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