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YS08 XGN

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,803 mi
Last recorded151,803 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 XGN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 151,803 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 151,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 144,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 137,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 128,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 114,248 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,246 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in n/s steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2019 104,794 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate bulb cover has internal dirt on it making it dull

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,729 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,400 miles

windows tinted

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,753 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,370 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 XGN is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

YS08 XGN is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 XGN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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