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BU65 GZL

2015 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,830 mi
Last recorded136,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Grand C-max54,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 GZL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 136,830 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 126,882 miles

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

Both front wheel arch linear damaged

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray not fully secure

Pass 26 Sep 2022 125,980 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 124,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,293 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2021 88,293 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 87,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 43,137 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 6,926 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 6,030 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 6,030 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BU65 GZL is a 2015 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU65 GZL, 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 BU65 GZL registered?

BU65 GZL is a 2015 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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