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YP08 ESO

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,377 mi
Last recorded127,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ESO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 127,377 miles

Both rear inner and outer sill areas are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 123,285 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill area is corroded

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 123,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill area is corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,477 miles

Exhaust heat shield is loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is slightly perished and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 115,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn slightly out of shape and the tread is at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 115,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn slightly out of shape and the tread is at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near fail (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,292 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,792 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 103,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,777 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,815 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 82,810 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,959 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,959 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,817 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,708 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advanced wear on both rear tyres.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,476 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 19,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ESO is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP08 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

YP08 ESO is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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