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YP08 SXA

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 105,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 104,101 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,656 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 101,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,460 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,562 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 96,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,808 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 87,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge 205/55R16

Fail 2 May 2018 87,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge 205/55R16

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,943 miles

front tyres worn slight on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 63,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,317 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,586 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,257 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 15,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,171 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 SXA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

YP08 SXA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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