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YY08 VHW

2008 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,503 mi
Last recorded118,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VHW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,503 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 118,489 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 118,481 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet bent and sharp on the n/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position only closes to secondary due to crash damage (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible de-laminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible de-laminated (0.1 (b))

Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,304 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,759 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 70,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,234 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2014 58,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,653 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,460 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,983 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 VHW is a 2008 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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