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SJ18 CVE

2018 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,859 mi
Last recorded62,859 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 CVE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 62,859 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 62,859 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 50 17 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,111 miles

Front dash, service message on,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished,, on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shaft has play, (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit is damaged/cracked,, (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, on 1.8mm to 2mm, low,, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides, ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 48,627 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished, splitting, 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 36,974 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged/cracking , 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 31,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 28,216 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 CVE is a 2018 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJ18 CVE, 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 CVE registered?

SJ18 CVE is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 June 2018.

Is SJ18 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ18 CVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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