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YS08 JEU

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,638 mi
Last recorded89,638 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 JEU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,638 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms ( spring carrier arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 89,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Battery warning light on & adverserly fecting pas system inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms ( spring carrier arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlights poor

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 84,103 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlights poor

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,977 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,004 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 65,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn To Limit On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing & Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Mar 2020 59,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn To Limit On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing & Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,349 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing & Split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,663 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 42,109 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front large bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 42,109 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front large bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 38,579 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting/pitterd

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,502 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,981 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 20,322 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,289 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 JEU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JEU, 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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YS08 JEU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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