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BL57 WMA

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,889 mi
Last recorded160,889 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WMA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 160,889 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 157,688 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 157,671 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 145,500 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 145,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 134,465 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 121,199 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,519 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on tread wear bars

front brake discs have slight surface rust

Fail 26 Feb 2015 107,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear to front brake pads

wear to front tyres on edges nearside borderline

Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,459 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 87,135 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,611 miles

clutch padal rubber missing

Fail 21 Dec 2010 59,611 miles

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.

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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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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What year was BL57 WMA registered?

BL57 WMA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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