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YE08 OAB

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,357 mi
Last recorded81,357 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 OAB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s borderline pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general condition of all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose in places

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating outer skin (no leas and secure)

reverse lights not working

Fail 13 Sep 2023 81,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s borderline pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general condition of all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose in places

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating outer skin (no leas and secure)

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,063 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror casing damaged

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

Rear Reverse light inop

Fail 14 Sep 2022 72,941 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror casing damaged

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

Rear Reverse light inop

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 69,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,109 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,175 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 56,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,035 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect front exhaust blow

Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,521 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,937 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,468 miles

both rear tyres worn nearly to tread markers

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,751 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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YE08 OAB is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel 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 OAB, 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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YE08 OAB is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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