2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · MJ57 YWV
2008 Ford C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 115,325 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ57 YWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 115,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ57 YWV 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 (MJ57 YWV) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MJ57 YWV Mileage History
- 16/07/2024107,647 mi
- 18/07/2024107,671 mi+24 mi
- 21/07/2025111,757 mi+4,086 mi
- 15/08/2025111,762 mi+5 mi
- 12/08/2026115,325 mi+3,563 mi
Average of roughly 3,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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