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BJ57 ZXG

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,757 mi
Last recorded108,757 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZXG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,757 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 108,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,943 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 93,624 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 93,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both locking wheel nuts broken

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,619 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 86,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 79,218 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,204 miles

Front 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 56,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,021 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 51,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 45,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 45,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,432 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,432 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,464 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 22,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 9,275 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 ZXG is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

BJ57 ZXG is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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