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YS08 JYY

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,629 mi
Last recorded124,629 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 JYY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 124,629 miles

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

Front exhaust box corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 124,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front bonnet slightly damage

Front exhaust box corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front grill damage

Pass 12 Apr 2023 123,110 miles

All front suspension components

Back box corroded

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2023 123,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front suspension components

Back box corroded

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,534 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays ftd

Fail 3 Feb 2022 115,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays ftd

Pass 3 Oct 2020 105,215 miles

Under trays ftd

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 105,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays ftd

Pass 29 May 2019 89,590 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 89,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2018 75,505 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 75,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 68,630 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 68,626 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 58,773 miles

child seat fitted

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 47,251 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 40,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 30,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 22,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 15,459 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

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 JYY is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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