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YA57 LPJ

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 LPJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 112,819 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft constant velocity joint boot has a small split.

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 112,809 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML On, may cause damage to vehicle or test equipment. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels off inspection advised, approximately 3-4000 miles remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft constant velocity joint boot has a small split.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 107,242 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/juddery (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear tread lifting

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tread lifting

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button missing but operates as intended (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 107,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/juddery (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear tread lifting

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tread lifting

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button missing but operates as intended (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,332 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured heavily fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured heavily fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake lever release button missing but operates as should do

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread 1 x nail present

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate loose and cracking (0.1 (b))

Rear central heat shield loose but secure

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust system corroded

handbrake button missing. operating ok

Fail 24 Feb 2021 81,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread 1 x nail present

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate loose and cracking (0.1 (b))

Rear central heat shield loose but secure

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust system corroded

handbrake button missing. operating ok

Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded and lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracking (0.1 (b))

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,275 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,509 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,088 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,901 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,214 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 33,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YA57 LPJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YA57 LPJ, 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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YA57 LPJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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