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YL08 ZNU

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,268 mi
Last recorded97,268 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 97,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 88,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 83,928 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All O/S indicators (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking + outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 82,264 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 82,206 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 80,609 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 69,637 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,297 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 64,296 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 58,115 miles

Advise both front tyres low on tread

Advise n/s/f and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bush worn

Advise rear pads low

Pass 10 May 2016 52,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,396 miles

child seat fitted

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,651 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 45,651 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,645 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,355 miles

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

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

rear brake pads look over half way worn

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 ZNU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

YL08 ZNU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is YL08 ZNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 ZNU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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