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BN08 PCV

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,788 mi
Last recorded110,788 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 110,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 95,783 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,737 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 78,312 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,543 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,735 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 67,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,561 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,729 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,424 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,969 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 11,670 miles

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

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 PCV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN08 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

BN08 PCV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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