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YK08 KHB

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,412 mi
Last recorded119,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 KHB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp intensity is deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

The park brake lever working travel indicates that service adjustments will soon be required.

The rear brake hoses ferrules rubber protective boots are split/deteriorated

The rear suspension arm(s)/sub frame appear heavily corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026 119,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp intensity is deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

The park brake lever working travel indicates that service adjustments will soon be required.

The rear brake hoses ferrules rubber protective boots are split/deteriorated

The rear suspension arm(s)/sub frame appear heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 114,899 miles

Nearside Front headlamp bulb provides a good image and intensity, however major tungsten is present.

Offside Front Brake caliper operation is slightly lagging in operation. It appears the brakes are ready for service (22%)

The nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs are corroded

The park brake working travel initially before test registration was operating close to the end. After RBT the working travel was about 8 clicks. It appears the brakes are ready for service

Fail 15 Jan 2025 114,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

The nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 107,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Also, the lower mounting/locator is either damaged or not correctly secured as intended (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame/arms etc appear heavily corroded

The exhaust system has a slight leak

The front service brakes have a imbalance at 30%, it appears the brakes are ready for service/repairs

The park brake lever working travel is operating close to the end, indicating that service is required.

Pass 11 Jan 2023 100,871 miles

The front brake pads are worn low

The nearside front coil spring is corroded

The offside front indicator bulb is discoloured

The offside front shock absorber has an oil leak present

The offside headlight dipped beam image is deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2022 93,721 miles

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

The nearside front brake pads are worn low

Fail 12 Jan 2022 93,721 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

The nearside front brake pads are worn low

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,477 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,310 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,861 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 62,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,866 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 58,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,095 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,967 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 14,496 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 KHB is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK08 KHB, 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 KHB is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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