2008 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · GY58 FNR
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 118,217 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY58 FNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 118,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY58 FNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford C-Max (GY58 FNR) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GY58 FNR Mileage History
- 07/10/2023101,975 mi
- 07/10/2023101,975 mi
- 04/10/2024111,520 mi+9,545 mi
- 05/07/2025117,863 mi+6,343 mi
- 13/03/2026118,217 mi+354 mi
Average of roughly 6,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford C-MAX Mk1 (C214)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 1.6 TDCi Turbocharger Oil Starvation and Bearing FailureSerious
The 1.6-litre 16V TDCi engine (DV6TED4) features an intricate turbocharger oil supply line containing a miniature wire mesh banjo filter. Over extended service intervals or when low-quality oil is used, soot and carbon from combustion blow-by accumulate in the shallow sump and block this micro-strainer. Starved of lubrication, the turbocharger bearings overheat, chatter, and seize, often shedding compressor wheel fragments into the intake tract or causing engine runaway if oil bypasses the turbine seals.
- Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush DegradationModerate
The front lower wishbones use large rubber void bushes at the rear pivot points to isolate road vibration from the cabin. On the heavy-bodied C-MAX, frequent cycling over UK speed cushions, potholes, and urban traffic calming causes the rubber bonding to delaminate, split, and tear. This allows excessive horizontal movement of the lower control arm, resulting in steering wander, accelerated inner tyre shoulder wear, and harsh knocking noises over road imperfections.
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