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YL08 PBU

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,530 mi
Last recorded40,530 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 PBU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 40,530 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 40,530 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 39,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 38,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 37,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 36,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise cracking around tread areas and side wall cracking & perishing.3615 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 36,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise cracking or perishing badly around tread areas.1814 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise cracking around tread areas and side wall cracking & perishing.3615 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 34,551 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 34,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,533 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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,921 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,558 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres cracking up on tread and sidewalls

Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,083 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 PBU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

YL08 PBU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 PBU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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