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YR08 AMU

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,225 mi
Last recorded100,225 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 AMU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 100,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 95,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 88,129 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,099 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 73,386 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,096 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 64,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,831 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 50,539 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 31 Mar 2015 29,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,284 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 20,522 miles

center and nearside rear seat belts not checked due to obstruction

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2014 20,522 miles

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

center and nearside rear seat belts not checked due to obstruction

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 13,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 12,582 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 10,899 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,589 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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YR08 AMU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR08 AMU, 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 YR08 AMU registered?

YR08 AMU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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