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SJ18 AOT

2018 Ford C-max

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,589 mi
Last recorded42,589 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 AOT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 42,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 39,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2024 36,450 miles

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

exhaust flexy outer skin detached

Pass 22 May 2023 32,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 30,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 27,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.5516 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 AOT is a 2018 Ford C-max in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AOT, 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 SJ18 AOT registered?

SJ18 AOT is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is SJ18 AOT safe to buy?

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