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YS08 PPU

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,037 mi
Last recorded177,037 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 PPU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 177,037 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 177,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Power steering component leaking power rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jun 2018 175,902 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 168,873 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 168,873 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 160,789 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 148,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 135,811 miles

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

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

has a deisel leak from injectors

Fail 23 May 2014 131,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

has a deisel leak from injectors

Pass 13 Jun 2013 111,568 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,758 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 PPU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

YS08 PPU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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