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YL57 OMA

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,265 mi
Last recorded112,265 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 OMA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 112,265 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 103,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 86,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,124 miles

Both front tyres cracked in tread, both wearing on inside edge.

Exhaust flexi outer skin deteriorated.

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 71,124 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front tyres cracked in tread, both wearing on inside edge.

Exhaust flexi outer skin deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear low effort rear brakes

handbrake lever release button missing

Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,893 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 56,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front washers not working poss/frozen

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,197 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 52,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 48,678 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,218 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 42,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,068 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 32,156 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,976 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,764 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 21,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OMA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL57 OMA, 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 YL57 OMA registered?

YL57 OMA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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