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YL08 VGZ

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,381 mi
Last recorded140,381 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 140,381 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Nov 2024 135,388 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 135,388 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 129,500 miles

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,238 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 124,237 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 99,301 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 99,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

blow from INJECTOR on engine

Pass 19 Sep 2015

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)

childs seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,430 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 73,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 31 Aug 2012 52,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,879 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 VGZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

YL08 VGZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is YL08 VGZ safe to buy?

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