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YS08 CWZ

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,007 mi
Last recorded153,007 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 CWZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 153,007 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 150,092 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2025 150,089 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2024 145,770 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

gear box dog bone worn to excess

off side rear tyre worn /deep splits/cuts

offside front has play in steering rack end (drum stick)

possible water leak (header tank low )

rear suspension corroding

Fail 16 Apr 2024 145,767 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (clean polish both sides ) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

gear box dog bone worn to excess

off side rear tyre worn /deep splits/cuts

offside front has play in steering rack end (drum stick)

possible water leak (header tank low )

rear suspension corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2023 142,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner (sill corroded)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 142,315 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner (sill corroded)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,316 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,172 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 119,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,027 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,012 miles

Nearside Front wiperblade smearing

Offside Front wiperblade smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,123 miles

Nearside Front wiper smears slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,123 miles

Nearside Front wiper smears slightly

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,401 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,782 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 49,782 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,162 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 38,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,298 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 CWZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YS08 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

YS08 CWZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 CWZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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