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YY08 CLU

2008 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,409 mi
Last recorded112,409 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 CLU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 112,409 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 112,409 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,783 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 61,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear brake disc,s worn

advise brakes very noisy on test

advise front brake disc,s need urgent replacement!!!

Fail 5 Apr 2014 61,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear brake disc,s worn

advise brakes very noisy on test

advise front brake disc,s need urgent replacement!!!

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,983 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,594 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 21,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,561 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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YY08 CLU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY08 CLU, 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 YY08 CLU registered?

YY08 CLU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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