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YM08 OFT

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,632 mi
Last recorded107,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 OFT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 107,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading incorrect / out of range (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co reading incorrect / out of range (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits hc reading incorrect / out of range (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both steering rack gaiters insecure / loose / both gone hard (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front n/s/f - o/s/f track rod ends worn to excess / excess play / wear in both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f shocker / strut leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged deep cut through to cords / cords showing 205 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both head light beam patterns slightly deffused / advise to clean up head light lens

no oil in engine / topped up 2.5 lts

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread loss of tread pattern

signs of slight blue smoke being emitted from exhaust

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places / components

Pass 24 Jul 2023 96,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 83,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake disc burnt red (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 72,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake disc burnt red (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,110 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,913 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 63,912 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,339 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,671 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 53,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,360 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 48,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,577 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 42,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,612 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,666 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 May 2013 25,896 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,285 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 24,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 14 Aug 2012 21,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,316 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 OFT is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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