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YS57 LUW

2008 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,830 mi
Last recorded142,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 LUW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 142,830 miles

Exhaust mounting defective and skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and associated arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 138,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all related suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2022 138,311 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all related suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,131 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust skin corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 128,511 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 121,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre edges starting to split (but no cords exposed)

Nearside side repeater lamp lens missing

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre edges starting to split ( but no cords exposed)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 121,918 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre edges starting to split (but no cords exposed)

Nearside side repeater lamp lens missing

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre edges starting to split ( but no cords exposed)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,498 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 110,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2016 110,284 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,469 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,973 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,492 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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YS57 LUW is a 2008 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YS57 LUW, 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 YS57 LUW registered?

YS57 LUW is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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