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BN08 YMJ

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,063 mi
Last recorded104,063 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 104,063 miles

Underbody components undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2025 104,062 miles

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

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

Underbody components undersealed

Pass 27 Dec 2024 98,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 85,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 78,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on outer edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm bald on edges and cuts to the tread face 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,653 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 69,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn, bald on inner edge with a cut exposing the cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 62,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall bulging 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,523 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,532 miles

minor splits front lower arm bushes both sides

rear brake pads appear low -visual check only

Pass 23 Dec 2014 33,600 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2014 33,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,487 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 21,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 15,694 miles

engine undershield fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 9,896 miles

Nearside Front 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 YMJ 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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

BN08 YMJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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