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EK18 DFE

2018 Ford Grand C-max

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,094 mi
Last recorded53,094 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Grand C-max36,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 DFE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 53,094 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 53,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 39,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 31,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 22,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 15,976 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 15,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 9,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (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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EK18 DFE is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max in Red 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 EK18 DFE, 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

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What year was EK18 DFE registered?

EK18 DFE is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is EK18 DFE safe to buy?

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