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YP08 TAV

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,289 mi
Last recorded136,289 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 TAV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 136,289 miles

advise paint rear beamand sill closeing panles

Fail 4 Mar 2026 136,289 miles

Front Position lamp not working 2 in op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

number plate hafe in op advise rear beam sill closeing panles rec paint up advise slight play in drop links shocker tops bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,389 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 128,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Nearside Rear water in light lens

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 117,416 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 117,416 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,252 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,404 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 54,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 42,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Nearside Rear has a dog carrier fitted not allowing a full seat belt inspection

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 42,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Nearside Rear has a dog carrier fitted not allowing a full seat belt inspection

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 34,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,895 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2012 16,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2011 13,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,735 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 TAV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

YP08 TAV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YP08 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 TAV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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