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YP08 VVC

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,368 mi
Last recorded124,368 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 VVC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 124,368 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 118,702 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2024 116,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 116,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 112,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 108,983 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 108,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2021 104,247 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 104,222 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 96,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,296 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,295 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 81,262 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 74,697 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front tyre scrubbed

Pass 12 May 2016 67,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 56,242 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 May 2015 56,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 May 2014 47,403 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine oil level low

small wall damage offside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2014 47,403 miles

engine oil level low

small wall damage offside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 38,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perrished on wall

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 29,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chips in screen

damage to all tyre walls

damage to offside rear door and wing

wear on brake discs

Fail 4 May 2012 29,901 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chips in screen

damage to all tyre walls

damage to offside rear door and wing

wear on brake discs

Pass 14 May 2011 17,857 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 VVC is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

YP08 VVC is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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