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BL08 TJV

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,582 mi
Last recorded50,582 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 TJV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,582 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 50,582 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 48,829 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 48,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 46,955 miles

Rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2022 45,381 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,481 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,681 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 36,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,774 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,171 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,857 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,577 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,427 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 16,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 13,569 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,534 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 TJV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 TJV registered?

BL08 TJV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 TJV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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