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BL57 YMD

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,072 mi
Last recorded104,072 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YMD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 101,375 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 101,375 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 95,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 93,013 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,600 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,849 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,041 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,092 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 70,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,732 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,643 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,957 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,608 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,640 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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BL57 YMD is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BL57 YMD, 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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What year was BL57 YMD registered?

BL57 YMD is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is BL57 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 YMD 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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