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YC58 BGE

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,794 mi
Last recorded74,794 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 BGE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,794 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s - o/s ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 74,723 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s - o/s ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,975 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Dipped beam image only just met requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 59,047 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both, new clips needed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Dipped beam image only just met requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,518 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 52,804 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 52,804 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm back bush deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm back bush deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner shoulder worn, some sections have no visible tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 43,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm back bush deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm back bush deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner shoulder worn, some sections have no visible tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,798 miles

Covers in engine fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 27 Oct 2017 39,798 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Covers in engine fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,813 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 36,813 miles

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

nearside rear tyre stepping

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,519 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,482 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,597 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,449 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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YC58 BGE is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC58 BGE, 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 YC58 BGE registered?

YC58 BGE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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