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YL57 MLX

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,170 mi
Last recorded105,170 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 MLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 105,170 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 105,170 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 104,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking at inner and outer tread to tyre wall edges.

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall is cracking badly.

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 104,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter is insecure on inner fixing allowing an ingress. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking at inner and outer tread to tyre wall edges.

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall is cracking badly.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 103,716 miles

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

Rear bumper damage but no sharp edges

Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 102,536 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 102,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,720 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,451 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,387 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,630 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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YL57 MLX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YL57 MLX, 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 YL57 MLX registered?

YL57 MLX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is YL57 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 MLX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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