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BP08 VCY

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,227 mi
Last recorded121,227 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 VCY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,564 miles

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

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

centre heat shield loose

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,734 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear tyre inner shoulder heavily worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jul 2011 33,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,076 miles

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

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 VCY is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

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

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