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YS08 GVV

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,955 mi
Last recorded117,955 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 GVV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 117,955 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 117,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 111,929 miles

Rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 105,407 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 May 2022 95,956 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust becoming corroded on outer case

Pass 12 May 2021 88,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner part

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,110 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 86,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 79,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,043 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer tyre has a cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord advise replacement

Pass 11 May 2015 69,472 miles

front tyres wearing on edges close to 2mm

near side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,414 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 55,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 49,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 38,566 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 38,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GVV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

YS08 GVV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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