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YS08 XBC

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,149 mi
Last recorded90,149 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 XBC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,922 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,746 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,834 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides inner bush @ wishbone] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,149 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,148 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

Fail 27 Sep 2016 43,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,610 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 37,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,870 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres outer walls cracking

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,348 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 23,315 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,354 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 5,631 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 XBC is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

YS08 XBC is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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