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ML18 PLJ

2018 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,611 mi
Last recorded83,611 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Grand C-max36,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,611 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 83,594 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 58,704 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 58,631 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2022 43,600 miles

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

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 22 Mar 2021 27,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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ML18 PLJ 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 ML18 PLJ, 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 ML18 PLJ registered?

ML18 PLJ is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is ML18 PLJ safe to buy?

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