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YY57 UKU

2008 Ford C-max

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,699 mi
Last recorded168,699 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford C-max69,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 UKU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 168,699 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 165,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 163,104 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 159,256 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 157,127 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 157,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 154,814 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 151,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner tread section. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just within tread depth limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner section of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 151,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner tread section. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just within tread depth limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner section of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 141,845 miles

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

Only one rear seat fitted.

Rear silencer shedding first skin - not leaking.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 141,830 miles

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

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

Only one rear seat fitted.

Rear silencer shedding first skin - not leaking.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 132,472 miles

Offside Rear Seat removed,belt not required.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 132,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat removed,belt not required.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 124,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 124,678 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,698 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre is bald on inner edge.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 94,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/F Tyre is bald on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 74,667 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 74,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,732 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake discs wearing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,896 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 25,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,127 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tie bar.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tie bar.

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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YY57 UKU is a 2008 Ford C-max in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YY57 UKU, 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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YY57 UKU is a 2008 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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