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YS08 AEJ

2008 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,935 mi
Last recorded129,935 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 AEJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 129,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 117,515 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 108,844 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 92,002 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 91,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,326 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both wiper blades not fitted correctly

exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Nov 2018 75,437 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,308 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,308 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and deep cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres starting to wear on inner & outer edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,514 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arms, rear mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2013 33,499 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,453 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 26,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 23,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 14,854 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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YS08 AEJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS08 AEJ, 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 YS08 AEJ registered?

YS08 AEJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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