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YB08 HCJ

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 HCJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 104,468 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,765 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 97,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 94,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 90,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

front exhaust support bracket missing

Fail 15 Jan 2018 79,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

front exhaust support bracket missing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,307 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 75,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front headlight assy loose

Offside Front play osf steering arm.(play at rack )

Pass 19 May 2016 69,961 miles

play in offside track rod ball joint

very slight play in rear anti-rollbar links

Pass 22 May 2015 59,958 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2015 59,956 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)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2014 47,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 May 2014 47,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2012 20,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 13,141 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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YB08 HCJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YB08 HCJ, 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 YB08 HCJ registered?

YB08 HCJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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