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YM08 CJO

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,242 mi
Last recorded164,242 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 CJO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 164,242 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 152,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 141,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 130,686 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 130,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,994 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,994 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,279 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 93,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,363 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,269 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2015 59,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 59,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,565 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 53,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,302 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres & front brake pads REQ>replacement soon

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2012 35,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 21,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

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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YM08 CJO is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YM08 CJO, 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 YM08 CJO registered?

YM08 CJO is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is YM08 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 CJO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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