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SJ18 AFV

2018 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,487 mi
Last recorded48,487 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 AFV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 48,487 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 48,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 37,910 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 35,073 miles

Rear brake pads on there limits

Pass 28 Feb 2023 28,671 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Feb 2023 28,671 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,174 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 19,651 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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SJ18 AFV is a 2018 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 SJ18 AFV, 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

How do I check the history of SJ18 AFV?

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What year was SJ18 AFV registered?

SJ18 AFV is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is SJ18 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ18 AFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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