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YA08 JHF

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,340 mi
Last recorded104,340 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 JHF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 104,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,708 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,939 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,256 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 93,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non locking temp. cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (205/55R16,91V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive "COOLANT" loss via expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face ()

Pass 25 May 2019 83,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 74,860 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 74,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,582 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,822 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 68,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 52,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 11,699 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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YA08 JHF is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YA08 JHF, 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 YA08 JHF registered?

YA08 JHF is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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