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OU18 YBL

2018 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,500 mi
Last recorded113,500 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Grand C-max36,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 YBL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 113,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2025 79,277 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2025 79,227 miles

Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision CENTRE ROW (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2025 76,241 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 46,638 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2023 46,628 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached Damage to bumper (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Door handle defective / door can be opened

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tailgate damaged, can be shut and opened in closed position, not likely to cause injury to pedestrians

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2022 34,029 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2022 34,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted the wrong way round (inside/outside instructions on sidewall) (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,319 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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OU18 YBL is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max in Blue 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 OU18 YBL, 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 OU18 YBL registered?

OU18 YBL is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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