MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to rear suspension components
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded some deformation (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and is a run flat tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and rear suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine oil on minimum
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded some deformation (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and is a run flat tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and rear suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine oil on minimum
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fan belt is noisy
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fan belt is noisy
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s front tyre wearing low on the inner edge advise attention
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm. (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm. (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front tyre has a piece of metal in.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear tyres starting to perish
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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BJ08 VWM is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VWM, 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 VWM is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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