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YS57 LXG

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 LXG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 89,162 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 89,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 87,048 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 87,041 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gator (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,584 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside pin bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,015 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 76,014 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,797 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 70,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,402 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 66,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,965 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,026 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,122 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

O/S/F Tyre heavily worn around outer edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,629 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 44,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,148 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and perishing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,217 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,135 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,240 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 LXG is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS57 LXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS57 LXG registered?

YS57 LXG is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YS57 LXG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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