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BL08 FRX

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,634 mi
Last recorded76,634 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,634 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,738 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 70,732 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,255 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,247 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 62,628 miles

Both rear brake discs show obvious signs of grinder use. Advise changing discs

Fail 25 Aug 2021 62,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick No visible pad material left (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/55/16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre wear indicates tracking issues

Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,062 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Offside Rear Suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,967 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,646 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 46,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,213 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 25,639 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 19,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,744 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2011 7,516 miles

Slight pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,335 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 FRX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRX, 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 FRX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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