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YY08 VFX

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VFX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,238 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 119,556 miles

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2022 117,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,677 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front perishing to tyre side wall tread area poor, tyre old poor condition

Nearside Rear perishing cracking to tyre, tyre old

Offside Front Heavy cracking, perishing to tyre side wall, tyre old poor condition

Offside Rear Heavy cracking, perishing to tyre side wall, tyre old poor condition

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

appears to have incorrect tyre size and speed rating fitted?

center rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

engine cover's and under shield's fitted

front exhaust heat shield damaged

reverse lamp not working

washer's poor

windscreen damaged/chipped out off drivers view

Fail 28 Oct 2020 111,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.70, (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front perishing to tyre side wall tread area poor, tyre old poor condition

Nearside Rear perishing cracking to tyre, tyre old

Offside Front Heavy cracking, perishing to tyre side wall, tyre old poor condition

Offside Rear Heavy cracking, perishing to tyre side wall, tyre old poor condition

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

appears to have incorrect tyre size and speed rating fitted?

center rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

engine cover's and under shield's fitted

front exhaust heat shield damaged

reverse lamp not working

washer's poor

windscreen damaged/chipped out off drivers view

Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp's not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

appear's to have incorrect tyre size and speed rating fitted?

center rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

driver's wiper slightly too small, missing part of screen near side

engine cover's and under shield's fitted

front exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,549 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorated rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,812 miles

Chip in zone A not effecting view to road

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf brake bleed nipple sheered off but not affecting brake opperation

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,952 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,782 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,641 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

boty side front tyres slight perishuring

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,045 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 VFX is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

YY08 VFX is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is YY08 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 VFX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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