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AE14 ZZL

2014 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,491 mi
Last recorded162,491 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Grand C-max59,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 ZZL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 162,491 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 162,489 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under the car

Pass 17 Sep 2024 145,448 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 145,448 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 132,812 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Nov 2023 132,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,173 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,751 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 93,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached engine (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, worn on both edges and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,650 miles

both rear seats not in use not allowing full inspection of adult belts

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear tail pipe

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

parking aid fault light on dash

Fail 12 Feb 2019 68,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear seats not in use not allowing full inspection of adult belts

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear tail pipe

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

parking aid fault light on dash

Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre at 2mm and worn on both edges

rear seats not in use, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,668 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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AE14 ZZL is a 2014 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 59,357 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 Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE14 ZZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE14 ZZL is a 2014 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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