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YG08 XMM

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,985 mi
Last recorded128,985 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 XMM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 128,985 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 128,905 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to injector blow / misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine exhaust contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front & rear suspension units covered in underseal

front registration plate damaged

nearside mirror glass damage & unit loose

Pass 25 Jan 2024 120,019 miles

front to rear underbody/suspension components corroded & covered with underseal

Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,015 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components corroded & covered with underseal

Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,293 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush - on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 115,293 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush - on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2021 106,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

engine noisy

Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,300 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 72,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,373 miles

engine fault light on

front discs and pads worn and pitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 69,373 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen poss (8.2.3)

engine fault light on

front discs and pads worn and pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,122 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 47,026 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 47,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 35,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,604 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 9,727 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

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 XMM is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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