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YP08 YMC

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,052 mi
Last recorded146,052 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 YMC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 146,052 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 146,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,615 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,392 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,633 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 95,602 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Steering rack insecure bolts slack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,105 miles

Offside Rear seat removed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

exhaust condition

Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,991 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 87,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,283 miles

mass air flow pipe plit

Fail 5 Dec 2016 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mass air flow pipe plit

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,297 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 68,113 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 53,499 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 53,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,929 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 33,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,692 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 YMC is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

YP08 YMC is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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