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ML18 SVS

2018 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,944 mi
Last recorded146,944 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Grand C-max36,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 SVS
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 146,944 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads 1/4 left and inner surface brake disc worn

Fail 4 Nov 2025 146,942 miles

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

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads 1/4 left and inner surface brake disc worn

Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,988 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 112,987 miles

Central Seat belt missing centre stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 75,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 36,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer lamp damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2022 34,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer lamp damaged

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 25,168 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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 SVS is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

ML18 SVS is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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