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YM08 OEN

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,151 mi
Last recorded87,151 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted with rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front discs pitted inside face (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 76,050 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger weak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 68,736 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 68,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,232 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively auxiliary belt starting to fray (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 65,232 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres and both tyres has lumps in their treads 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively auxiliary belt starting to fray (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 58,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear pad's (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 45,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear pad's (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,397 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 30,397 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 Jul 2013 23,603 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 23,576 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,709 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,536 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 OEN is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OEN, 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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YM08 OEN is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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