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YY08 CMX

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,895 mi
Last recorded131,895 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 CMX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 131,895 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 131,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire middle section (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 126,038 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 126,038 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 116,581 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 14 Sep 2023 116,521 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holders (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,659 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 108,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,582 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 99,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,094 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper panel (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,322 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 58,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 49,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 39,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 320,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,510 miles

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

n/s rear tyre scuffed outer wall

Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,140 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 CMX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

YY08 CMX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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