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YG08 YRM

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,182 mi
Last recorded99,182 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YRM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 99,182 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 82,291 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 81,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 4014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on front lower arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 37,250 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake pads appear approx 70% worn

Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f brake pads appear approx. 75% worn

Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,822 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight cracking on side walls

n/s/f brake pads appear approx. 75% worn

o/s/r tyre tread showing cracks

Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,814 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 30,791 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f non obligatory mirror lense damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2017 29,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,604 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,036 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 19,951 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 16,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 13,603 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 9,541 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 9,541 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 YRM is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG08 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

YG08 YRM is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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