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YL08 LGC

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,335 mi
Last recorded91,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 LGC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 91,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 78,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 58,019 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,170 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 51,170 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,658 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear very corroded and suspension corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and engine oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front low, no visible tread on inner edge, cracked and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

hand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers

o/s of rear bumper damaged but ok at test

o/s rear very low pressure and pumped up before brake test

washer have low pressure but ok at test

Fail 3 Dec 2021 48,658 miles

Headlamp insecure n/s (4.1.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear very corroded and suspension corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and engine oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front low, no visible tread on inner edge, cracked and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

hand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers

o/s of rear bumper damaged but ok at test

o/s rear very low pressure and pumped up before brake test

washer have low pressure but ok at test

Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damage

Fail 11 Dec 2020 46,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damage

Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 41,359 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,970 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 32,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,319 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly cracked/perished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,395 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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YL08 LGC is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL08 LGC, 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 YL08 LGC registered?

YL08 LGC is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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