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BJ08 VUL

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,763 mi
Last recorded168,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VUL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 168,763 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 148,264 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Aug 2020 139,988 miles

Central exhaust shield loose

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 130,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box peeling / rusty but not blowing

Pass 1 Aug 2018 119,576 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box rusted / peeling but not blowing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust Muffler outer skin corroded and breaking up

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,947 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 83,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,672 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 63,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,528 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 37,672 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 18,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,446 miles

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

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 VUL is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

BJ08 VUL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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