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YM08 OXU

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,442 mi
Last recorded85,442 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 OXU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 85,442 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,356 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 73,452 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,875 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,737 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,115 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 55,113 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,695 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 50,693 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,766 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,696 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,370 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,154 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 6,835 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,461 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 OXU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

YM08 OXU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is YM08 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 OXU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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