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YS08 CVW

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,158 mi
Last recorded133,158 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 CVW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 133,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 133,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 131,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 131,314 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 129,861 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 129,861 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,766 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 93,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,667 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,291 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 31,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,596 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades smear screen slightly

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 CVW is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVW, 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 YS08 CVW registered?

YS08 CVW is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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