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BN08 PCU

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 PCU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,755 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 93,731 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke during test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,867 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 92,867 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 92,842 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust hanger snapped.

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 86,726 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke co and lambda very high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,986 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished inner sidewall

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 74,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration white smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished inner sidewall

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,968 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,777 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edge

Fail 24 Aug 2017 55,777 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2016 45,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat belt not fully checked

Pass 18 Oct 2014 34,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 29,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 25,451 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,072 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 PCU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN08 PCU, 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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BN08 PCU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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