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YR08 GSV

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,792 mi
Last recorded165,792 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 GSV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 165,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 165,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 152,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 147,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,634 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 136,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,827 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 116,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 109,420 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 101,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 95,379 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,822 miles

high level brake light inop

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 GSV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GSV, 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 GSV registered?

YR08 GSV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 GSV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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