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YR08 DMX

2008 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,969 mi
Last recorded121,969 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DMX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 121,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 121,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 120,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 120,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,983 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and o/s perishing

Fail 11 Dec 2020 117,983 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and o/s perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2020 117,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and some perishing

crack in window screen at bottom

Pass 19 Jun 2019 117,738 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central heat sheild insercure

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

crack in windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2019 117,726 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central heat sheild insercure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

crack in windscreen

Pass 5 May 2018 114,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 May 2017 111,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 100,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 97,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2014 95,748 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 95,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 8 May 2012 78,483 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 38,673 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,673 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 DMX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR08 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

YR08 DMX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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