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BJB 98

1970 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,428 mi
Last recorded5,428 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJB 98
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 5,428 miles

Offside Front 1 x wheel spoke loose

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 29,452 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))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 28,953 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))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 28,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 28,196 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 4,883 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front 1 x wheel spoke loose

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside fuel pump damp but not currently leaking

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 27,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 4,813 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front 1 x wheel spoke slightly loose

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 26,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 25,217 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 4,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside exhaust mount rubber split but still supporting exhaust

Fail 19 Dec 2019 4,812 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust mount partially broken off

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,803 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 4,658 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 4,658 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 4,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie rod front rose joint has no reserve movement

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie rod front rose joint has little reserve movement

Oil level close to min

Windscreen folded for test

Pass 26 Aug 2014 4,550 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside windscreen wiper doesn't clean screen effectively

offside steering rack mounting bush split and has play

offside windscreen wiper doesn't clean screen effectively

Fail 13 Aug 2014 4,550 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside windscreen wiper doesn't clean screen effectively

offside steering rack mounting bush split and has play

offside windscreen wiper doesn't clean screen effectively

Pass 22 Jul 2013 4,447 miles

slight play in the steering coloum bottom UJ.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 4,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 4,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 4,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 4,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 4,077 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 3,783 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack mounting bush

Pass 23 Jun 2008 3,718 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

rear gearbox mount nut loose

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Pass 29 May 2007 3,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 3,211 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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BJB 98 is a 1970 Ford C-max in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJB 98, 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 56 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJB 98 is a 1970 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 October 1970.

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