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BJ57 ZVV

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,397 mi
Last recorded177,397 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZVV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 177,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 175,273 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 175,273 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,894 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 69,894 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 63,981 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 62,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,464 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 59,464 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded from edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,725 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 55,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald to cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

suspect tracking needs checking

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,035 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 50,035 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre clost wear bars

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 44,134 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre clost wear bars

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,845 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 36,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall/cuts in tread

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished/slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,614 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to smear on screen

Pass 15 Dec 2011 16,367 miles

205/55/16/91v pirelli p7

advise wheel alignement is checked

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge (advise replacement)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 8,966 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 ZVV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

BJ57 ZVV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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