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YG08 UPY

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,721 mi
Last recorded99,721 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 UPY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 99,721 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated repaired (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,570 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 90,570 miles

Central Front Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,082 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 81,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,667 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 73,603 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 66,433 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 66,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,331 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 60,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,499 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Rear both tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,735 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 21,012 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 18 Feb 2014 21,012 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 29 Mar 2013 17,969 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,164 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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YG08 UPY is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UPY, 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 YG08 UPY registered?

YG08 UPY is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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