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YS57 OWJ

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,477 mi
Last recorded95,477 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,477 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 95,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces on fronts. and nearside rear outer corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted bonding to pad insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces on fronts. and nearside rear outer corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 88,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 May 2017 88,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2016 76,875 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 76,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,874 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 64,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,414 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,765 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 25,765 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,537 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 OWJ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS57 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

YS57 OWJ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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