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YS57 YLM

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,639 mi
Last recorded102,639 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 YLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,639 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion on rear subframe & suspension arms

corrosion on both rear under sills

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2024 101,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion on rear subframe & suspension arms

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

condition of crank pulley borderline

Fail 14 Aug 2023 98,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

condition of crank pulley borderline

Pass 15 Aug 2022 95,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on rear undersills

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,953 miles

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

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 16 Aug 2021 92,952 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,919 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake discs BORDERLINE

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,801 miles

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

both rear tyres bobbling on inner edges borderline

chip in windscreen

corrosion & wear on front brake disc s & pads

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,983 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 85,981 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake near end of travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,017 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 75,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,710 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,320 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 56,320 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,465 miles

tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,051 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 31,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 16,930 miles

front tyres wearing low

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Dec 2010 4,363 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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YS57 YLM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 68,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS57 YLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS57 YLM registered?

YS57 YLM is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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