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YP08 STX

2008 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,732 mi
Last recorded101,732 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 STX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 101,732 miles

Central Front Surface Rust

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Surface Rust

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 100,119 miles

Central Front Surface Rust

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Surface Rust

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 100,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,230 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole front frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole rear frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 90,229 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Is detatched broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole front frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil low on dipstick

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole rear frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 86,018 miles

front tyres wearing slightly inside edges

Fail 4 Jun 2020 86,018 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing slightly inside edges

Pass 23 May 2019 81,978 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 81,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2018 78,092 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,663 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs pitted/scored

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,443 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 92,548 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,509 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 59,508 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,420 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s/f tyre worn low inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn low inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,134 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,111 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 37,072 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 STX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 STX, 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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YP08 STX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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