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YP08 SVT

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,385 mi
Last recorded232,385 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 SVT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 232,385 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 216,029 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 199,352 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

age related under body corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2021 199,352 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

age related under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 187,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 174,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 153,067 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 132,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,527 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,846 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 91,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,978 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 74,770 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper grill slightly insecure

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

nearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,403 miles

front bumper grill slightly insecure

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

nearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper grill insecure

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,139 miles

front bumper grill insecure

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,841 miles

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

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 SVT 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 66.7%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

YP08 SVT is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is YP08 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 SVT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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