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YS08 PLX

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,283 mi
Last recorded95,283 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 PLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 95,283 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 95,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 89,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2023 78,385 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,464 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,809 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 67,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,195 miles

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,677 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,866 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 23 Feb 2018 55,850 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,375 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,962 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,699 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 19,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PLX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

YS08 PLX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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