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BL08 NDU

2008 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,753 mi
Last recorded182,753 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 NDU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 182,753 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody surface slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2022 164,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 143,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 135,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 135,076 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 129,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 5 Mar 2019 129,116 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Mar 2018 121,591 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroding

offside & nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes perishing & splitting

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 2 Mar 2018 121,591 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroding

offside & nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes perishing & splitting

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,792 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes split and perishing

o/s/r tyre out of shape and close to legal limit

Fail 16 Feb 2017 114,789 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes split and perishing

o/s/r tyre out of shape and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,288 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly

smoke from exhaust

Fail 27 Feb 2016 107,222 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly

smoke from exhaust

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 95,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 87,809 miles

front tyres worn low on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers are smearing slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2012 59,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 34,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NDU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 NDU, 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 BL08 NDU registered?

BL08 NDU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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