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BL57 YNK

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,530 mi
Last recorded137,530 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YNK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 137,530 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 137,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 128,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 117,691 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))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Apr 2022 117,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Apr 2021 106,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 106,495 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,009 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 105,997 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 104,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing is noise

Fail 3 May 2018 104,272 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing is noise

Pass 29 Apr 2017 98,454 miles

Engine vibration between 1000-1200rpm

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 May 2016 92,537 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 92,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 84,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 9 May 2014 66,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 56,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres wearing inner edge

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 8 May 2013 56,604 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres wearing inner edge

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 May 2012 43,754 miles

front wiper slightly smearing

rear tyres cracking spliting on sidewall d.o.t 4507

Fail 3 May 2012 43,754 miles

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

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

front wiper slightly smearing

rear tyres cracking spliting on sidewall d.o.t 4507

Pass 4 May 2011 25,144 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,146 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 YNK is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BL57 YNK, 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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BL57 YNK is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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