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BL08 FRJ

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,114 mi
Last recorded115,114 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,114 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 115,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,392 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 110,392 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 99,673 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 93,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 86,615 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,614 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil low

N/S/R Tyre badly worn inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,019 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 66,019 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Oil low (topped up)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,693 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,024 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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BL08 FRJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL08 FRJ, 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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BL08 FRJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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