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YS57 YMZ

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,537 mi
Last recorded76,537 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 YMZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,537 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,591 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 69,539 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust flixe pipe damaged

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

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 62,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 59,480 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,636 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,172 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,695 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 44,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,196 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,717 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,090 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,826 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)

o/s mirror black taped to hold onto vehicle

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 YMZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

YS57 YMZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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