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YK08 JZL

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 JZL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 98,724 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 98,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 90,661 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inside Edge - Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inside Edge - Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 90,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily Perishing Showing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily Perishing Showing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inside Edge - Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inside Edge - Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,709 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked - 11years old & stepping inner shoulde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked - 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet cannot be opened

Fail 11 Feb 2023 88,667 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked - 11years old & stepping inner shoulde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked - 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet cannot be opened

Pass 27 Nov 2021 87,101 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2021 87,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 81,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 72,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 68,156 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 68,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,788 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 64,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,871 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,486 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,052 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 52,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,279 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to debond

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,459 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,372 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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YK08 JZL is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK08 JZL, 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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YK08 JZL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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