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BP08 BVU

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,893 mi
Last recorded52,893 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BVU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 48,405 miles

ESP system doesnt work

Fail 19 May 2015 48,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ESP system doesnt work

Pass 9 May 2014 42,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2014 42,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 36,376 miles

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 21 May 2013 36,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

additional led lamps wired into sidelight circuit, although not MOT failure they do not meet construction and use regulations and may be cause for police prosecution as they clearly emit white light to the side of vehicle

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2012 29,793 miles
Fail 18 May 2012

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,686 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 BVU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BVU, 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 BP08 BVU registered?

BP08 BVU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is BP08 BVU safe to buy?

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