2008 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · VU08 BTE
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 213,546 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU08 BTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 213,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU08 BTE 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 (VU08 BTE) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VU08 BTE Mileage History
- 22/05/2023164,619 mi
- 01/05/2024185,248 mi+20,629 mi
- 17/05/2024186,473 mi+1,225 mi
- 25/06/2025213,546 mi+27,073 mi
- 03/07/2025213,546 mi
Average of roughly 23,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford C-MAX Mk1 (C214)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- 1.6 TDCi Turbocharger Oil Starvation and Bearing FailureSerious
The 1.6-litre 16V TDCi engine (DV6TED4) features an intricate turbocharger oil supply line containing a miniature wire mesh banjo filter. Over extended service intervals or when low-quality oil is used, soot and carbon from combustion blow-by accumulate in the shallow sump and block this micro-strainer. Starved of lubrication, the turbocharger bearings overheat, chatter, and seize, often shedding compressor wheel fragments into the intake tract or causing engine runaway if oil bypasses the turbine seals.
- Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush DegradationModerate
The front lower wishbones use large rubber void bushes at the rear pivot points to isolate road vibration from the cabin. On the heavy-bodied C-MAX, frequent cycling over UK speed cushions, potholes, and urban traffic calming causes the rubber bonding to delaminate, split, and tear. This allows excessive horizontal movement of the lower control arm, resulting in steering wander, accelerated inner tyre shoulder wear, and harsh knocking noises over road imperfections.
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