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FY18 SZJ

2018 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,080 mi
Last recorded87,080 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 SZJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge 215/55/16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 87,080 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge 215/55/16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 75,417 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,508 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 45,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,710 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,923 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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FY18 SZJ is a 2018 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY18 SZJ, 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 FY18 SZJ registered?

FY18 SZJ is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 April 2018.

Is FY18 SZJ safe to buy?

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