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AP08 YWY

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 YWY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 96,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 96,211 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 85,834 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,392 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 79,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,746 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,924 miles

Front wipers clear screen but judder.

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod outer thread deteriorated.

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 62,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers clear screen but judder.

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod outer thread deteriorated.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,076 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,076 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,275 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush N/S FRONT INNER REAR MOUNTING. (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 53,260 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT INNER REAR MOUNTING (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush N/S FRONT INNER REAR MOUNTING. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,539 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,760 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 40,660 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

near side parking brake not working

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,154 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 37,154 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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 3 Aug 2012 34,468 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,703 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 31,703 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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AP08 YWY is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP08 YWY, 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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AP08 YWY is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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