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YS08 USW

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,900 mi
Last recorded148,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 USW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 148,900 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear seat belts not tested (behind seats)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 134,221 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 134,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 110,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,005 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,020 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 80,020 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,075 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,335 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2011 27,145 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 USW is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

YS08 USW is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 USW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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