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AK08 YRH

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,323 mi
Last recorded69,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 YRH
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 69,323 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 65,853 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 65,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 64,142 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Other suspension component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 64,142 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Other suspension component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 61,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack end arm play

Pass 6 Jul 2019 51,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 51,240 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure but appears to have been shortened in previous repair and should be replaced. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 47,503 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,250 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,109 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 31,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,421 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 15,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,407 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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AK08 YRH is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK08 YRH, 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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AK08 YRH is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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