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BD65 VAU

2015 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Grand C-max54,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD65 VAU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 82,338 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,863 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,811 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 73,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,531 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 68,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,462 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 61,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 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))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 46,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 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))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 46,668 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,458 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted some test items not fully seen

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 31% recorded 50% is the failure rate for steered axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to the legal limit and worn on both edges 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm and worn on both edges 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn down to 3mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 28,103 miles

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

far rear seats /belts not checked boot full

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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BD65 VAU is a 2015 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 54,894 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 BD65 VAU, 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 11 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD65 VAU registered?

BD65 VAU is a 2015 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 14 December 2015.

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