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YE08 LXW

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,363 mi
Last recorded144,363 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 LXW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 144,363 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,520 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 114,970 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,650 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,040 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 75,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 63,135 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 63,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,348 miles

Nearside mirror secured with tape

Fail 1 Feb 2017 52,338 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside mirror secured with tape

Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 34,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,012 miles

o/s/rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 May 2012 24,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,143 miles

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

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

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 LXW is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXW, 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 YE08 LXW registered?

YE08 LXW is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YE08 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 LXW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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