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BP08 CHJ

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,860 mi
Last recorded102,860 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,860 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 102,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,775 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 88,770 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 88,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2024 83,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2023 77,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,820 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 72,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,020 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 65,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,996 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess o/s top engine mount showing signs of leaking oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,345 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 57,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,024 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 53,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,781 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 43,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,459 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,111 miles

both rear tyres have a nail in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,560 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,467 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 22,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 CHJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CHJ, 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 CHJ registered?

BP08 CHJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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