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YA08 LAE

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,688 mi
Last recorded163,688 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LAE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 163,688 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 153,864 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 153,825 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 144,628 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 144,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,170 miles

injector seal is leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2021 135,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,325 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 126,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 118,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 113,989 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,393 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,807 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)

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,201 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroding

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 90,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 83,239 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 Jun 2013 83,222 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,249 miles

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

centre rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,767 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 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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YA08 LAE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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