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LY54 JAM

2018 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,882 mi
Last recorded68,882 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Grand C-max36,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 JAM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 68,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 60,165 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 60,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 50,251 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 50,248 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 42,247 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres scrubbing - 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,602 miles

Front Brake fluid on minimum mark.

Rear 2 rear seats in boot can't be checked along with the seatbelts due to them being folded down and items in boot.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 26,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn on inner edge bad enough to expose cords, central tread also very close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid on minimum mark.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very close to limit of 1.6mm, advise to replace asap. (215/50 R17 95W) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 2 rear seats in boot can't be checked along with the seatbelts due to them being folded down and items in boot.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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LY54 JAM is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY54 JAM, 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.

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What year was LY54 JAM registered?

LY54 JAM is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 6 March 2018.

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