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LG18 BYW

2018 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Grand C-max36,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG18 BYW
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 68,064 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,010 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 64,010 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 60,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 56,545 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 56,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 49,751 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 49,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,219 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 39,219 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 26,718 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 26,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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LG18 BYW is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LG18 BYW, 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 LG18 BYW registered?

LG18 BYW is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is LG18 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG18 BYW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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