MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.7 on plate 1.91 achieved (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both cut on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside headlight 1 of the lower fixings broken off
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension front most bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box shedding a layer of skin
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside headlight 1 of the lower fixings broken off
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension front most bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))
rear exhaust box shedding a layer of skin
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres on tread wear bars
front brake discs have slight surface rust
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
both rear tyres on tread wear bars
front brake discs corroding
rear brake pads wearing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
wear to front brake pads
wear to front tyres on edges nearside borderline
clutch padal rubber missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
clutch padal rubber missing
How Reliable is the Ford C-max?
Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL57 WMA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 BL57 WMA, 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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BL57 WMA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 January 2008.
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