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YR08 GPJ

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,068 mi
Last recorded122,068 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 GPJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,068 miles

front and rear exhaust hanger/mountings corroded insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,349 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexi pipe hanger mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 115,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 106,158 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,071 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 99,064 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,482 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,762 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 84,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,863 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,974 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 64,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,280 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 58,270 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,904 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,529 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,990 miles

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

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

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 GPJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 GPJ registered?

YR08 GPJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 GPJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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