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YL08 OMT

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 OMT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 146,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 138,089 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 138,089 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 122,747 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,151 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 121,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,756 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on the limt 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 109,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on the limt 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 98,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,809 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 92,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 86,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 86,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 82,174 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 82,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,497 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 71,497 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,098 miles

Centre heat shield insecure

Front Wipers bpoor

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2016 54,098 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)

Centre heat shield insecure

Front Wipers bpoor

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2015 38,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,833 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,543 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 28,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,586 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,369 miles

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

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

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 OMT is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

YL08 OMT is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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