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BP08 VAM

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,625 mi
Last recorded103,625 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,625 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,865 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 93,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,986 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Aug 2014 63,650 miles

2 rear tyres distorted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,650 miles

2 rear tyres distorted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 53,136 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,136 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,099 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,249 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 VAM is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

BP08 VAM is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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