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L40 ARM

2018 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,626 mi
Last recorded21,626 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 ARM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 21,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,596 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 20,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 58,826 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and devoid of tread to almost cords on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and devoid of tread to almost cords on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 19,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 40,284 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 17,850 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 17,516 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 17,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 14,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 14,901 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 10,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 11,891 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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L40 ARM is a 2018 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L40 ARM, 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 L40 ARM registered?

L40 ARM is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is L40 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 ARM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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