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YC58 VRU

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,475 mi
Last recorded162,475 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 VRU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 162,475 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 156,328 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 156,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 150,144 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 145,398 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 145,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 126,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm but worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front ball joint dust covers slightly damaged

front & rear exhaust hanger snapped

nearside front tyre worn on edges heavily & cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,835 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn more on edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pads inner ones look low

Fail 12 Sep 2019 121,835 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn more on edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pads inner ones look low

Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 103,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,233 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 89,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,510 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 46,499 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,511 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 VRU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRU, 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 YC58 VRU registered?

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

Is YC58 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 VRU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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