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YD08 LPL

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 LPL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 85,578 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding and bushes perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2024 85,631 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 85,623 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,501 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 79,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 79,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 79,338 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 73,150 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 May 2022 73,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,897 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking to tread

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,833 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 69,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,576 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 67,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,117 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 6 Feb 2018 66,112 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,998 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 59,811 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,354 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,720 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 44,437 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2013 36,739 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,138 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,878 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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YD08 LPL is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD08 LPL, 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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YD08 LPL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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