MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front exhaust flexi corroded & worn
Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshield loose
front exhaust flexi corroded & worn
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket missing/broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket missing/broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken/missing by flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
middle exhaust heatshield insecure
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust heat shield loose
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre wearing low
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
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YS08 XLY is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 XLY, 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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YS08 XLY is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 July 2008.
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