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AY58 YLM

2008 Ford C-max

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YLM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,157 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets rusty

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))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 83,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting brackets rusty

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 23 Oct 2024 79,092 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets rusty

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,554 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on both tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread edge and cracking on outer edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,449 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,398 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,245 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 53,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,183 miles

Offside front and nearside front brake pads worn

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,490 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,691 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,043 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 14,043 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AY58 YLM is a 2008 Ford C-max in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY58 YLM, 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 AY58 YLM registered?

AY58 YLM is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is AY58 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 YLM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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