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BP08 BWD

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,113 mi
Last recorded142,113 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 142,113 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 135,350 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2025 135,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2024 125,724 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 122,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 115,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 106,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 100,283 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 96,243 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,292 miles

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

oil leak found on n/s/r shock

small oil leak found on steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,401 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 71,401 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,668 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 47,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,640 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing

near side front PAS steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,868 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 23,868 miles

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

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 BWD is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BP08 BWD, 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 BWD is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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