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J18 NCW

2017 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,039 mi
Last recorded68,039 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford C-max35,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 NCW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 68,039 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR INNER EDGE 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 60,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs look slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places and worn on both edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places and worn on inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 60,407 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs look slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places and worn on both edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places and worn on inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-50-17 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-50-17 4MM(worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 38,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-50-17 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-50-17 4MM(worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 29,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,498 miles

windscreen chipped centre

Pass 26 Feb 2020 20,607 miles

Front tyres showing signs of wearing on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2020 20,607 miles

Front tyres showing signs of wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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J18 NCW is a 2017 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 35,295 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 J18 NCW, 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 9 years old, this Ford C-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J18 NCW registered?

J18 NCW is a 2017 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 March 2017.

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