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BJ57 ZVT

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,703 mi
Last recorded119,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZVT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front smooth outer edge

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 119,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front smooth outer edge

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre smooth on edge

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,772 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 101,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,469 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 94,449 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,401 miles

Both offside front and offside rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front mirror casing is missing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,791 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,232 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unever and smooth on inner edge, tread not cut as deep

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,341 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,329 miles

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

o/s inner front tyre worn heavy near cords. tracking?

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,312 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 32,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,582 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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BJ57 ZVT is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BJ57 ZVT, 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 BJ57 ZVT registered?

BJ57 ZVT is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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