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SJ18 CLU

2018 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,642 mi
Last recorded40,642 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 CLU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 40,642 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 40,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 35,151 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 35,149 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 31,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 25,617 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 25,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 21,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 15,794 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2021 15,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 CLU is a 2018 Ford C-max in Blue with a 999cc 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 SJ18 CLU, 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 SJ18 CLU registered?

SJ18 CLU is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is SJ18 CLU safe to buy?

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