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YY08 VWN

2008 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VWN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,200 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 108,200 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,214 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 103,214 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 98,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,399 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,884 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 93,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,262 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 90,255 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,998 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 81,998 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter insecure both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,337 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,337 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2016 76,221 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 76,221 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,635 miles

front and rear number plates faded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,428 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 48,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 37,751 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 37,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,419 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 VWN is a 2008 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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