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YE08 LXA

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,238 mi
Last recorded86,238 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 LXA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,238 miles

exhaust heatshield loose @ fuel tank

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,699 miles

rear tyre treads low & very worn inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2020 78,698 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre treads low & very worn inner edges

Pass 13 May 2019 70,065 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2018 65,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,712 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,185 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,366 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 43,366 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,197 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,270 miles

wipers front yellow marker on

Fail 6 Nov 2013 36,270 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers front yellow marker on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,902 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 29,902 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,617 miles

handbrake release button cover missing

Fail 17 May 2011 21,225 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever release button missing

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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YE08 LXA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE08 LXA, 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

How do I check the history of YE08 LXA?

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What year was YE08 LXA registered?

YE08 LXA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YE08 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 LXA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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