2008 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SP08 YNC
2008 Ford C-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 177,308 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SP08 YNC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2026
- 177,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 YNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford C-Max (SP08 YNC) between March 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Steering (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
SP08 YNC Mileage History
- 28/03/201129,213 mi
- 26/03/201240,162 mi+10,949 mi
- 29/03/201351,772 mi+11,610 mi
- 25/03/201462,207 mi+10,435 mi
- 26/03/201462,278 mi+71 mi
- 09/03/201572,650 mi+10,372 mi
- 09/03/201572,650 mi
- 30/03/201680,086 mi+7,436 mi
- 05/04/201680,094 mi+8 mi
- 13/04/201786,968 mi+6,874 mi
- 13/04/201896,648 mi+9,680 mi
- 14/04/201896,648 mi
- 18/07/201898,812 mi+2,164 mi
- 16/07/2019109,996 mi+11,184 mi
- 16/07/2019109,996 mi
- 15/07/2020124,430 mi+14,434 mi
- 16/07/2020124,430 mi
- 13/07/2021134,929 mi+10,499 mi
- 11/07/2022144,924 mi+9,995 mi
- 17/07/2023153,713 mi+8,789 mi
- 04/08/2023153,725 mi+12 mi
- 04/08/2023153,725 mi
- 25/07/2024163,351 mi+9,626 mi
- 01/08/2025169,542 mi+6,191 mi
- 30/07/2026177,308 mi+7,766 mi
Average of roughly 9,654 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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