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YK08 PHJ

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,588 mi
Last recorded102,588 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 102,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 97,842 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 94,011 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,988 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 82,828 miles

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

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,401 miles

Front brake discs corroded and as heat spots on

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

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking gearbox oil

Fail 3 Jul 2019 73,401 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded and as heat spots on

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

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

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking gearbox oil

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,947 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 66,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,576 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 59,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,238 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded due to standing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,744 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 18,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PHJ 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 81%.

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 PHJ, 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 YK08 PHJ registered?

YK08 PHJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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