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BL08 TLN

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,414 mi
Last recorded78,414 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 TLN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 78,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,349 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,875 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,185 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,364 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,261 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,643 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,099 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 TLN is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

BL08 TLN is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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