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NJ18 BVD

2018 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,220 mi
Last recorded123,220 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Grand C-max36,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ18 BVD
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 123,220 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 18 Aug 2026 123,220 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 109,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sligh engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,350 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner edge (almost at cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 87,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner edge (almost at cords) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 74,110 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 73,342 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 73,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,859 miles

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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NJ18 BVD is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ18 BVD, 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 NJ18 BVD registered?

NJ18 BVD is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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