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HJ18 VSE

2018 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,147 mi
Last recorded62,147 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 VSE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 62,147 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 62,147 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2025 57,518 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 51,811 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 45,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly uneven and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 40,260 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 40,260 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 35,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

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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HJ18 VSE is a 2018 Ford C-max in Grey with a 999cc petrol 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 HJ18 VSE, 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 HJ18 VSE registered?

HJ18 VSE is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is HJ18 VSE safe to buy?

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