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YG57 SZD

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,442 mi
Last recorded83,442 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 SZD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,442 miles

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

Front Headlights present poor image

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,230 miles

Various underside corrosion

Various underside oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2025 81,226 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Various underside oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,593 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 77,593 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,062 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,253 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,524 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,090 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 38,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,766 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,256 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,117 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,571 miles

front tyres bald on inside edges

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 SZD is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG57 SZD registered?

YG57 SZD is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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