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YP08 ESU

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,724 mi
Last recorded102,724 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ESU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 102,724 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2025 102,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,659 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 21 May 2024 94,286 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emits excessive blue smoke at fast idle. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge. Dot 41/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges. 205/55r16

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge. Dot 41/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,324 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 91,324 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing non compliant fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,748 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 88,340 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 87,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,331 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 82,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,622 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,517 miles

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

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

Front both tyres worn edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,408 miles

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 13 Jun 2014 41,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 29,451 miles

o/s/r seat belt frayed slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,665 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 19,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ESU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ESU, 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 YP08 ESU registered?

YP08 ESU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is YP08 ESU safe to buy?

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