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BS06 WAR

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,820 mi
Last recorded120,820 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS06 WAR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 120,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 120,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 84,665 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,678 miles

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

Engine oil low

Front Tyre slightly damaged Two 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 83,678 miles

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

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

Engine oil low

Front Tyre slightly damaged Two 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 82,265 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. disc surfaces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus perished 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 79,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus perished 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge 205 50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre very close to side wall

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

both front tyres worn badly inner edges 205 50r17

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,436 miles

injector leaking compression

Fail 22 Jan 2018 65,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

injector leaking compression

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,597 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,744 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 41,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/Rear tyre has damaged (cut) to the outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,136 miles

O/S/Rear tyre has damaged (cut) to the outer sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,083 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 37,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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BS06 WAR is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BS06 WAR, 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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BS06 WAR is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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