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YY08 CTE

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,895 mi
Last recorded118,895 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 CTE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,895 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 118,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 103,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,144 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box poor

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 92,069 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box poor

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,300 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Fail 2 Feb 2016 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,052 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 55,040 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,216 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,912 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 CTE is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CTE, 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 CTE registered?

YY08 CTE is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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