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YL08 OSZ

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,343 mi
Last recorded109,343 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 OSZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 109,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear lamp housing has slight play

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 11 May 2026 109,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Washer pump not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear lamp housing has slight play

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 14 May 2025
Fail 13 May 2025 102,022 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 101,369 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 101,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,708 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 98,708 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,692 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 89,688 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,008 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,008 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,490 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,384 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,187 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,794 miles

Exhaust heatshields resecured

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 61,794 miles

Exhaust heatshields resecured

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,051 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,777 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,735 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 OSZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 OSZ registered?

YL08 OSZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is YL08 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 OSZ shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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