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YS08 YVB

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 YVB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 98,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,008 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 94,207 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fuel low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,636 miles

Coolant and oil levels low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 89,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant and oil levels low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 89,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & n/s/f inner arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 71,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & n/s/f inner arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2020 64,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,421 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 60,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,227 miles

n/s,o/s rear tyres worn smooth from inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,227 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s,o/s rear tyres worn smooth from inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 52,439 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 52,439 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,174 miles

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

front tyres worn on edges

front wipers smearing

undertrays fitted

wear & corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2014 40,307 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust in places

Pass 28 Sep 2013 36,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust in places

front wipers worn

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,660 miles

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre perishing & close to limits

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,250 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 28,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,930 miles

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

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 YVB is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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