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BN08 DXF

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,917 mi
Last recorded115,917 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 DXF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 95,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,648 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 89,648 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,689 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 83,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,743 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 78,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,218 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 73,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,090 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and cut tread area 205 55r16

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wear inner edges

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake inbalance 27%

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and cut tread area 205 55r16

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wear inner edges

parking brake travel high

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,858 miles

Front brake inbalance 22%

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,827 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake inbalance 22%

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml on

parking brake lever some travel

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,554 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 52,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,205 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both rear tyres heavly cracking/wearing uneaven on inner tread and have small cuts to tread areas 205/55r16

front wipers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16

Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all tyres cracking

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

all tyres cracking

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2011 17,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,237 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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BN08 DXF is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN08 DXF, 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 BN08 DXF registered?

BN08 DXF is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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