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YA08 SFJ

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,202 mi
Last recorded135,202 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 SFJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 135,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 127,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 124,509 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 121,762 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Steering rack damp

Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy getting close to excessive (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyre/s are wearing low on inner edge/s

cut/s in nearside front tyre sidewall

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,842 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 81,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,394 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,829 miles

all 4 tyres are in a poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,667 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 34,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,548 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 32,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 29,516 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,672 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,802 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,801 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 SFJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 SFJ registered?

YA08 SFJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is YA08 SFJ safe to buy?

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