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CA18 VZM

2018 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,256 mi
Last recorded102,256 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 VZM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 102,256 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear inner edges stepping heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 102,256 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear inner edges stepping heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,550 miles

both rear tyres has abnormal wear

Fail 27 Mar 2025 74,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres has abnormal wear

Pass 11 Apr 2024 50,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 25,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 25,119 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 8,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 8,303 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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CA18 VZM is a 2018 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA18 VZM, 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.

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What year was CA18 VZM registered?

CA18 VZM is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 July 2018.

Is CA18 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA18 VZM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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