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BD14 JAU

2014 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,397 mi
Last recorded107,397 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Grand C-max59,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 JAU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 107,397 miles

Body panel slightly loose numberplate light panel/trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front row

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 31 Jul 2026 107,397 miles

Body panel slightly loose numberplate light panel/trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front row

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 19 Jul 2025 99,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 84,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,386 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 61,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,581 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,105 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BD14 JAU is a 2014 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD14 JAU, 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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What year was BD14 JAU registered?

BD14 JAU is a 2014 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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