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YM08 HXU

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,733 mi
Last recorded53,733 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HXU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 53,733 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 50,662 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 50,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 48,238 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 45,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,107 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 41,094 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper top mount tight operation

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,735 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,785 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 11,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 3,983 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 3,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 3,488 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 2,827 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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YM08 HXU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM08 HXU, 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 YM08 HXU registered?

YM08 HXU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is YM08 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 HXU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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