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YS08 MXP

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,648 mi
Last recorded54,648 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 MXP
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 54,648 miles

Brake fluid light on

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 49,395 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 49,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,292 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 46,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 37,698 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust hangar loose

Fail 23 Aug 2021 37,698 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust hangar loose

Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Washers blocked/n/w

Fail 13 Aug 2020 34,942 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Washers blocked/n/w

Pass 8 Sep 2019 31,870 miles

Brake fluid low message on dash (Reserviour filled)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Items in rear seats preventing rear seat belt inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,340 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall .perished, strong advice

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall and tread .perished, strong advice

Fail 25 Jul 2017 23,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall .perished, strong advice

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall and tread .perished, strong advice

Pass 18 Jul 2016 22,093 miles

All 4 tyres have cuts & cracks.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 22,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All 4 tyres have cuts & cracks.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,537 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,377 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,387 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,280 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,868 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 MXP is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

YS08 MXP is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is YS08 MXP safe to buy?

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