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BT08 DXJ

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,301 mi
Last recorded121,301 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 121,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 112,335 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 112,335 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 104,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,127 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 98,127 miles

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

Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 93,094 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 93,094 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,315 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jul 2021 85,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,837 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 78,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,755 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,145 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 52,559 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 45,170 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 45,170 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 37,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2014 31,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2014 31,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,632 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 25,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 19,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2011 14,018 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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BT08 DXJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT08 DXJ, 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 BT08 DXJ registered?

BT08 DXJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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