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YP08 CBV

2008 Ford C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,244 mi
Last recorded96,244 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CBV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 96,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 81,676 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,380 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,173 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNEVEN TYRE WEAR

Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,587 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 51,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,928 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 41,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 22,020 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 21,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 21,455 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 21,450 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,879 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 20,876 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,301 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted partial check only

Fail 19 Feb 2016 20,301 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted partial check only

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 13,648 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 7,656 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,338 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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YP08 CBV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YP08 CBV, 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 YP08 CBV registered?

YP08 CBV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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