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YY08 FVV

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FVV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,609 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 79,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The o/s and n/s rear subframe and related components are corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 78,159 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 76,903 miles

exhaust system and hanger are corroded

o/s and n/s rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 76,903 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system and hanger are corroded

o/s and n/s rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 75,720 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 11 May 2021 74,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 73,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020 73,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 71,172 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 68,851 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 68,851 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 66,156 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 66,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 63,880 miles

o/s rear inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 56,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,917 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 FVV is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

YY08 FVV is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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