2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · BV58 MOF
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 90,460 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV58 MOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 90,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV58 MOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford C-Max (BV58 MOF) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
BV58 MOF Mileage History
- 20/04/202380,956 mi
- 22/04/202484,114 mi+3,158 mi
- 23/04/202587,549 mi+3,435 mi
- 24/04/202587,577 mi+28 mi
- 23/04/202690,460 mi+2,883 mi
Average of roughly 3,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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