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BN08 TJO

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,614 mi
Last recorded99,614 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 TJO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 99,614 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 99,614 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,752 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 96,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,678 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,810 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,529 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,070 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 72,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 67,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,123 miles

unable to test seat belt (objects on seat)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 63,122 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to test seat belt (objects on seat)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,310 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 50,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,375 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,388 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 43,388 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,937 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,858 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,655 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 TJO is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

BN08 TJO is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 March 2008.

Is BN08 TJO safe to buy?

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