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YG08 UHB

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,427 mi
Last recorded144,427 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 UHB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 144,427 miles

Central Rear Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 141,807 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 141,802 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 141,683 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

bonnet not easy to open or close

Pass 8 Jul 2022 124,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,137 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 116,137 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 109,131 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,881 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,867 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater missing wrong cover fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,198 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,962 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 79,176 miles

Offside Front tyre cuts to sidewall

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 7 Jul 2015 71,020 miles

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

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

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

o s f tyre has cut on inner wall

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,115 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,115 miles

front discs worn

front pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,120 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 29,003 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YG08 UHB is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG08 UHB, 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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YG08 UHB is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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