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YS08 OFU

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,996 mi
Last recorded115,996 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 OFU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 115,996 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 115,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,676 miles

all heat shields insecure

front and rear brake discs corroded

oil leak from gearbox

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2019 102,676 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

all heat shields insecure

front and rear brake discs corroded

oil leak from gearbox

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,161 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,642 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,501 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on inner mud guard (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

tyre sealant missing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,132 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 65,095 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Number plate (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Baby seat fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 24 Nov 2014 47,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,430 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,369 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 OFU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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