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H8 ARC

2018 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,820 mi
Last recorded47,820 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 ARC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 47,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 64,122 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 38,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 59,635 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 30,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 53,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 23,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 15,920 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 15,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 10,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 35,449 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 32,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 26,028 miles

No smoke detected (no printout)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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H8 ARC is a 2018 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H8 ARC, 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 H8 ARC registered?

H8 ARC is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is H8 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 ARC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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