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BW18 ELV

2018 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,254 mi
Last recorded69,254 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Grand C-max36,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 ELV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil level below minimum

Fail 27 Jun 2025 66,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil level below minimum

Pass 25 Jun 2024 59,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 52,846 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 42,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 32,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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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BW18 ELV is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 36,112 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 BW18 ELV, 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 8 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW18 ELV?

You can check the full history of BW18 ELV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW18 ELV registered?

BW18 ELV is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 5 July 2018.

Is BW18 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 ELV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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