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YE08 SKJ

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,174 mi
Last recorded101,174 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 SKJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

extensive corrosion to suspension components

slight fluctuation on all four discs

Fail 3 Jul 2025 101,173 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

extensive corrosion to suspension components

slight fluctuation on all four discs

Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,970 miles

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))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 91,869 miles

Exhaust system insecure front main mounting rear tail pipe mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 80,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2021 75,786 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,398 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 73,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,155 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,663 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,597 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SKJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SKJ, 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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What year was YE08 SKJ registered?

YE08 SKJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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