MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blow (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
exhaust heat shield insecure
injector seal is leaking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
injector seal is leaking
Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
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)
exhaust box outer skin corroded
Exhaust box outer skin corroding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Exhaust box outer skin corroding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
centre exhaust deteriorating
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
centre exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre rear exhaust system deteriorating
How Reliable is the Ford C-max?
Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YA08 LAE is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?
YA08 LAE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 July 2008.
Is YA08 LAE safe to buy?
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