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YX08 YRS

2008 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,299 mi
Last recorded129,299 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YRS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 129,299 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,074 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 117,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 102,791 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 89,087 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 89,087 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,792 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 78,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 75,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST MOUNTING ADRIFT

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,912 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 64,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,802 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 59,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,690 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,168 miles

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jan 2015 48,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,599 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,333 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,979 miles

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 YRS is a 2008 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

YX08 YRS is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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