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YS57 YLA

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,184 mi
Last recorded123,184 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 123,184 miles

Nearside Rear door handle broken loose does open, but strongly advise repair as very loose

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

Offside Rear fuel filler cover flap broken held with tape advise repair

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill areas have deep surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under heat shields have some fixings broken slightly loose

Fail 3 Feb 2025 123,136 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box rotted and leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link broken at bottom fixing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door handle broken loose does open, but strongly advise repair as very loose

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

Offside Rear fuel filler cover flap broken held with tape advise repair

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill areas have deep surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under heat shields have some fixings broken slightly loose

Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed difficult too open door handle broken is opening ,but close to fail strongly advise repair (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame and suspension arms have deep surface corrosion n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 118,164 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed difficult too open door handle broken is opening ,but close to fail strongly advise repair (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame and suspension arms have deep surface corrosion n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,600 miles

Corrosion all coil springs

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to front shock bodies

Corrosion to rear beam

Fail 1 Feb 2023 114,600 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box split along seam (8.2.1.1 (b))

Corrosion all coil springs

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to front shock bodies

Corrosion to rear beam

Pass 22 Jan 2022 108,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,770 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake grabbing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 60,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,076 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 56,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,303 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,229 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,389 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 34,389 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,010 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 28,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YLA is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YLA, 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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YS57 YLA is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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