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YL08 BUE

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,542 mi
Last recorded103,542 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 BUE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 103,542 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2026 103,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 97,786 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 97,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes pressed in on offside more so (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower headlamp clip broken but still secured via other fixings

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test also central rear folded

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 89,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also a misting of oil (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes pressed in on offside more so (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower headlamp clip broken but still secured via other fixings

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test also central rear folded

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,334 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 76,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,233 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack has a sweat of fluid

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm and OSF worn close to cords inner edge 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2021 68,233 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm and OSF worn close to cords inner edge 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Steering rack has a sweat of fluid

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,559 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,696 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,829 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 44,829 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,289 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,521 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 39,521 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,722 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Removed items from mirror prior to test

Fail 14 Sep 2015 36,675 miles

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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Removed items from mirror prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,836 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,045 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,533 miles

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)

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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YL08 BUE is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YL08 BUE, 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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YL08 BUE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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