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BP08 DGE

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,211 mi
Last recorded74,211 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 74,211 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 74,210 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, wearing through to the cords structure. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 52,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, wearing through to the cords structure. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,334 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 46,334 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 41,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 38,204 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,838 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,638 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 26,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,989 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,168 miles

all road tyres cracking/perishing

both front tyre treads low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,482 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perishing

both rear suspension link arm bushes split and unbonded

some slight cracking/perishing to both front tyre treads

some slight cracking/perishing to both rear tyre treads

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,592 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,202 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 DGE 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 76.2%.

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 DGE, 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 DGE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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