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BP08 BVT

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BVT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 111,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2025 111,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2024 105,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in shock cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded in shock cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 105,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in shock cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded in shock cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 100,472 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 100,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BUILD DATE 44/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,578 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 93,578 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rake gaiter inner adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,089 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exh bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 89,856 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyre inner treads worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edges edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,365 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,561 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,561 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,515 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,855 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,287 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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BP08 BVT is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP08 BVT, 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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BP08 BVT is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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