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YB08 BKV

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,412 mi
Last recorded135,412 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 BKV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 135,412 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 135,412 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 127,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 117,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot rear wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer slight leak corroded weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust section Exhaust heat shield insecure

steering rack slight fluid leak

Fail 13 May 2024 117,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure fastener not attached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear section hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot rear wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer slight leak corroded weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust section Exhaust heat shield insecure

steering rack slight fluid leak

Pass 20 May 2023 107,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 May 2022 99,089 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 99,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 May 2021 90,949 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 85,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,158 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 66,804 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 57,769 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,900 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 38,539 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 27,859 miles

most tyres outer walls showing signs of age, (cracking slightly).

Pass 13 May 2013 20,190 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 12,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 7,444 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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YB08 BKV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YB08 BKV, 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 YB08 BKV registered?

YB08 BKV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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