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BJ58 XMZ

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,482 mi
Last recorded164,482 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 XMZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 164,482 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 153,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhuast corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 153,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhuast corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,313 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower fuel tank heat shield loose

Lower underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing BALD on the inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm + wearing/feathering on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing BALD on the inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

engine malfunction text displayed on dash (MIL/ EML lamp operating correctly )

Fail 30 Jul 2019 148,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower fuel tank heat shield loose

Lower underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing BALD on the inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp dip beam not working at the start of the mot test ( close bonnet and the lamp started to work ) possible intermittent fault

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm + wearing/feathering on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing BALD on the inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,945 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn off inside edge plus nail in edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 136,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake excessively fluctuating fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn off inside edge plus nail in edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,954 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 120,954 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 107,130 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 107,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rears (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,248 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,158 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,334 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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BJ58 XMZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ58 XMZ, 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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BJ58 XMZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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