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AU08 YBX

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,859 mi
Last recorded74,859 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 YBX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 73,005 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 70,642 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 68,287 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 68,287 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 64,141 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 61,091 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 61,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,991 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,325 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,325 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,031 miles

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

Nearside Front inner side wall of tyre cut

Offside Front inner side wall of tyre cut

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,172 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 40,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,260 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,483 miles

Small gouge in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall rim protector not deemed dangerous.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,745 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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AU08 YBX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU08 YBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 YBX registered?

AU08 YBX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AU08 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 YBX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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