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YF08 FBX

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,896 mi
Last recorded155,896 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FBX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 155,896 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 155,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 144,485 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 144,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 137,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 132,436 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 128,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,411 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 124,411 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,650 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,977 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,315 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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YF08 FBX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF08 FBX, 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 YF08 FBX registered?

YF08 FBX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 FBX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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