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A25 VEL

1999 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests41 (34 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

61,338 mi
Last recorded61,338 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 VEL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

34 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 61,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 83,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 58,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 76,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,649 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 58,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,290 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 58,289 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,859 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres old and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 57,922 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,266 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,729 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 57,729 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams faulty switch (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,611 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,218 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 56,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,599 miles

nsf tyre perished

osf tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,080 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre - age cracked / mis-shapen

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,980 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,047 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,363 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,916 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 48,870 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,870 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,211 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,442 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 40,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,553 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,046 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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A25 VEL is a 1999 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 A25 VEL, 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 27 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A25 VEL registered?

A25 VEL is a 1999 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A25 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 VEL shows 41 tests with a 82.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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