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YY08 GEK

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,858 mi
Last recorded150,858 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 150,858 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting defective

Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,261 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 138,256 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 124,840 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement round bsuh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

general under body wear

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,168 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 74,341 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner treads

Front exhaust mount snapped but system adequately supported

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,079 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,370 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,696 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,154 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 17,154 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 14,769 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 GEK is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GEK, 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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YY08 GEK is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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