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BU18 UGS

2018 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,411 mi
Last recorded116,411 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 UGS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 116,411 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,481 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 109,304 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Fail 14 Jun 2024 109,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position light in boot light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Fail 24 May 2024 109,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,235 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,647 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 32,683 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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BU18 UGS is a 2018 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 28,273 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 BU18 UGS, 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 8 years old, this Ford C-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU18 UGS registered?

BU18 UGS is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BU18 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 UGS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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