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YB08 HVL

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,512 mi
Last recorded89,512 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 HVL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 89,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe loose/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 87,712 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe loose/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 82,336 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 82,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,466 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 72,442 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Flat spots on tyre tread - Recommend replacement

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 63,095 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 63,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides fronts /unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,266 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 43,996 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 43,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,374 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 40,374 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,333 miles

outer sills and undertrays fitted covers

Fail 25 Jul 2016 35,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outer sills and undertrays fitted covers

Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 21,736 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 21,736 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 11,010 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 11,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 9,990 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 HVL is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HVL, 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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YB08 HVL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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