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EE08 ESE

2018 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,476 mi
Last recorded59,476 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Grand C-max36,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE08 ESE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 59,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 59,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 49,727 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 49,727 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 41,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 35,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 30,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 25,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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EE08 ESE is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 EE08 ESE, 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 EE08 ESE?

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What year was EE08 ESE registered?

EE08 ESE is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is EE08 ESE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EE08 ESE 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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