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YG58 YYV

2008 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,749 mi
Last recorded144,749 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 YYV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 144,749 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 144,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 144,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 143,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 143,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,217 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 139,875 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 138,438 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Plastic arch liner broken off and part missing

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,869 miles

Advise slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,594 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,065 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 120,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,354 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,532 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perishing/splitting.

Exhaust silencer corroded

Fumes under bonnet, suspect injector seal failure.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 103,532 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perishing/splitting.

Exhaust silencer corroded

Fumes under bonnet, suspect injector seal failure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,233 miles

Centre exhaust box corrosion

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,660 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,281 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,632 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,749 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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YG58 YYV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG58 YYV, 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 YG58 YYV registered?

YG58 YYV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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