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YG57 GJV

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,763 mi
Last recorded146,763 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 GJV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 146,763 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 146,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has defect causing vibration through vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring and lip present on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 142,456 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 136,537 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 131,983 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 128,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 128,603 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (205-55-16)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges (205-55-16)

Pass 9 Jan 2020 124,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,316 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 120,298 miles

Emissions not tested emissions excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 103,901 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted and unable to check seatbelt. customer to be advised

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted and unable to check seatbelt. customer to be advised

Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,474 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,651 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,212 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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YG57 GJV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red 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 YG57 GJV, 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 YG57 GJV registered?

YG57 GJV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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