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BN08 YRC

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YRC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 84,310 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 81,677 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 75,088 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 75,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,607 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush - on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 71,607 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush - on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,149 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush - on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,672 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,115 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,901 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 48,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,152 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,293 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,819 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 YRC is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

BN08 YRC is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BN08 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 YRC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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