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BJ08 RFN

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,905 mi
Last recorded127,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 RFN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 127,905 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 127,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 114,206 miles

Central Rear wiper rubber split

Clutch paddle anti sleep rubber missing.

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 114,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt incecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear wiper rubber split

Clutch paddle anti sleep rubber missing.

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 102,082 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 102,031 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,432 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 75,207 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,486 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 69,486 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Stop lamp not working Both. (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,693 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 59,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre heat shields insecure X2

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 47,927 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,927 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,517 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,565 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 25,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RFN is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RFN, 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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BJ08 RFN is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 August 2008.

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