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BN08 TJV

2008 Ford C-max

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,831 mi
Last recorded137,831 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 TJV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 137,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 137,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 131,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside number plate light very dim

Fail 9 Jul 2024 131,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside number plate light very dim

Pass 4 Jul 2023 122,862 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight under side corroison all under areas

Pass 5 Jul 2022 114,305 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 114,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,279 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 102,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 95,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 87,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,433 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 72,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 56,708 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 56,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge on raised tread

Pass 13 Jun 2015 46,457 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracking ok at time of test.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2014 27,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 13,409 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 12,130 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 10,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 7,951 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 TJV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 TJV registered?

BN08 TJV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BN08 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 TJV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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