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YR08 DZL

2008 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,084 mi
Last recorded114,084 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 114,084 miles

Exhaust heatshield under car loose

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear registration plates delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 114,068 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heatshield under car loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear registration plates delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,741 miles

Exhaust heatshield undercar loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear registration plates delaminating (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamps not working

Pass 17 Aug 2019 101,407 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 101,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,811 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 86,811 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,228 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 82,208 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,545 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 DZL is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

YR08 DZL is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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