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YL18 ELV

2018 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,973 mi
Last recorded55,973 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford C-max28,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 ELV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,973 miles

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 7 Dec 2024 50,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 39,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 39,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 36,387 miles

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 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 20,088 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 20,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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YL18 ELV is a 2018 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL18 ELV, 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 YL18 ELV registered?

YL18 ELV is a 2018 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is YL18 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 ELV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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