CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ08 YAV

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,100 mi
Last recorded117,100 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YAV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 117,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 117,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 100,654 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,099 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured ON BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on both sides on EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective on both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured ON BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides O/S/R N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,099 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured ON BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on both sides on EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective on both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured ON BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides O/S/R N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,611 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front wipers slightly smeared

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,549 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 81,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 75,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,345 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,211 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,794 miles

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

center and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 43,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

center and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,367 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,599 miles

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
Full Ford C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ08 YAV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ08 YAV?

You can check the full history of BJ08 YAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ08 YAV registered?

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

Is BJ08 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 YAV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ08 YAV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ08 YAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.