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YX08 UVZ

2008 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,584 mi
Last recorded98,584 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 UVZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,584 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 98,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,854 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 94,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust deteriorated

exhaust shield insecure

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 107,496 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroded

front wishbone bushes are starting to split

Fail 7 Mar 2019 89,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroded

front wishbone bushes are starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,011 miles

all tyres are perished

Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,011 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres are perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,336 miles

front wishbone rear bushes are worn

Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,333 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front wishbone rear bushes are worn

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,115 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,114 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,699 miles

n/s/r indicator has started to loose colour

Fail 12 Mar 2015 64,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r indicator has started to loose colour

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,161 miles

advise n/s/r seat belt fraying slitley...

Fail 28 Feb 2011 30,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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YX08 UVZ is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YX08 UVZ, 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 YX08 UVZ registered?

YX08 UVZ is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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