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AB08 BHL

2008 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,526 mi
Last recorded140,526 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BHL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 140,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 134,262 miles

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

Front stone chip in window

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 134,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front stone chip in window

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 126,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 118,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge slight lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 118,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge slight lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner wearing

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 107,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wearing

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,003 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 97,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,782 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 71,782 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber replaced (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,485 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 55,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,678 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 45,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 35,956 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,798 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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AB08 BHL is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AB08 BHL, 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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AB08 BHL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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