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YK08 ZYU

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,880 mi
Last recorded159,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 ZYU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 159,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 146,497 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2022 146,496 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,549 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 117,209 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 117,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 106,459 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine coolant level low

Fail 31 Oct 2018 106,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine coolant level low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 88,196 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,364 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2016 78,343 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,969 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 68,940 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 45,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 45,771 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2012 33,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads getting down

rear plate loose

Fail 28 Apr 2012 33,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads getting down

rear plate loose

Pass 10 May 2011 25,125 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,052 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 24,052 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZYU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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