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YP08 XLS

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,121 mi
Last recorded144,121 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 XLS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 144,121 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Sep 2021 144,120 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2020 135,993 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (engine stabiliser bush split) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (nearside and offside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (driveshaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (steering rack leaking from gator) (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 135,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (engine stabiliser bush split) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (nearside and offside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (driveshaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (steering rack leaking from gator) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 123,688 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,438 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting low and very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,234 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 22 Nov 2016 97,111 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,542 miles

child seats rear

n/s/r indicator bulb fading

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,536 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,071 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer metal hanger corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,071 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer metal hanger corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 58,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,554 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,005 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 18 May 2011 46,218 miles

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

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

front discs worn/pitting-inner face

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 XLS is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

YP08 XLS is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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