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YP08 SXJ

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,821 mi
Last recorded110,821 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 SXJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,821 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low tread and worn edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from drive belt are

Rear exhaust bracket broke and front rear silencer bracket corroded

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,594 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 107,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 104,639 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 104,629 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,629 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,102 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 94,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 93,559 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 82,743 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 82,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,797 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,740 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 30,085 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 SXJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black 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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

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

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