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HW18 FVS

2018 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,643 mi
Last recorded51,643 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW18 FVS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,643 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 51,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 49,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 49,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 38,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 36,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc pads look worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak on outer drive shaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc pads look worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2023 36,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn bald on outside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc pads look worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak on outer drive shaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc pads look worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 25,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 18,455 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 17,944 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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HW18 FVS is a 2018 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HW18 FVS, 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 HW18 FVS registered?

HW18 FVS is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is HW18 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW18 FVS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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