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YS57 VLU

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,360 mi
Last recorded77,360 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 VLU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 77,360 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All four (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 77,360 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All four (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,829 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,328 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,522 miles

front exhaust mount adrift

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 49,718 miles

AP light illuminated

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 44,095 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 44,095 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2015 37,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 33,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 29,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,780 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 May 2011 17,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,627 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)

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 VLU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

YS57 VLU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YS57 VLU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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