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YR08 XAS

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,727 mi
Last recorded52,727 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XAS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 52,727 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 48,996 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 48,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tread area ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 46,481 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 46,474 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 43,096 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 43,051 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 33,855 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 33,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 27,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light slightly (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs have a slight lip (worn)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside raer tyre in a poor condition

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

Rear pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 22,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,009 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,847 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,934 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 XAS is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

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

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