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BJ08 YBK

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,275 mi
Last recorded76,275 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YBK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 76,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 69,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,686 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,832 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,835 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 36,939 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,792 miles

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

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

car is very dirty inside

Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

car is very dirty inside

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,619 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,369 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 19,563 miles

Accident damage nearside front

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2012 19,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Accident damage nearside front

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres have some age related perishing to the sidewalls. MY2008

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Mar 2011 14,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,223 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
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BJ08 YBK is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YBK, 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

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What year was BJ08 YBK registered?

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

Is BJ08 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 YBK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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