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YA08 JNV

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,010 mi
Last recorded107,010 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 107,010 miles

All tyres have large deep cracks

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Discoloured and deteriorated at limit (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 107,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All tyres have large deep cracks

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Discoloured and deteriorated at limit (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 106,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/s steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have large deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 106,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/s steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have large deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 105,734 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with cracks, date stamps of 2018

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/s steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 105,734 miles

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

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with cracks, date stamps of 2018

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/s steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,547 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with cracks

N/s headlamp has slight play in mounts

N/s/f brake disc discolored, signs of overheating

N/s/f brake pads worn unevenly across axle

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/s/r suspension damper misting oil

Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 102,791 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,559 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded with 1x hanger detached

Fail 3 Sep 2020 100,559 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded with 1x hanger detached

N/s/f wheel has slight restriction to free movement

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,990 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 95,990 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s/f tyre is worn near legal limit

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,758 miles

Both rear tyres are unevenly worn and worn on the inner edges

Engine has oil leak but not excessive

N/s/r tyre is worn close to the legal limit

One rear exhaust hanger is detached

Steering rack is slightly damp

Fail 14 Sep 2018 88,758 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both rear tyres are unevenly worn and worn on the inner edges

Engine has oil leak but not excessive

N/s/f brake has judder only just met requirements

N/s/r tyre is worn close to the legal limit

O/s/f brake has slight judder

One rear exhaust hanger is detached

Steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,216 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges, swapped from front

Exhaust corroded with rear hanger snapped off

N/s/f brake has slight judder in roller brake tester

O/s stop lamp is slightly dimmer than the other side

O/s/r indicator slightly discolored

Fail 18 Sep 2017 82,216 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All coil springs corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Coolant leak from water pump, coolant level on minimum

Exhaust corroded with rear hanger snapped off

N/s/f brake has slight judder in roller brake tester

O/s stop lamp is slightly dimmer than the other side

O/s/r indicator slightly discolored

Power steering pump has has a misting of oil, only just met requirements, P/s fluid on minimum mark

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear brake pads worn

N/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge almost exposing the inner structure, needs replacement now

O/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge almost exposing the inner structure, needs replacement now

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,088 miles

Both front tyres worn

Power steering pump small weep of oil

Rear brake discs slightly corroded inner face

Fail 6 Sep 2016 74,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn

Power steering pump small weep of oil

Rear brake discs slightly corroded inner face

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,146 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 45,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyre badly perished and low on tread

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,590 miles

all four tyre badly perished and low on tread

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,279 miles

front discs in poor condition

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Sep 2012 35,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,153 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 JNV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YA08 JNV, 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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YA08 JNV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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