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YY08 SYU

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,911 mi
Last recorded121,911 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 SYU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 121,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,859 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 117,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,817 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 110,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,655 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure and hanging down.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner edges of brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 104,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing Rear reflector missing. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure and hanging down.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner edges of brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

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

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

exhaust skin insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,641 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,415 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 62,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,336 miles

minor flat spot osr tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 25,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,980 miles

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

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

both frony tyres worn badly on inner edge.

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 SYU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 August 2008.

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