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A3 VSV

2015 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,644 mi
Last recorded225,644 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Grand C-max54,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VSV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 225,644 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 214,798 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 205,745 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2024 205,745 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 123,531 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under rays fitted.

Pass 22 Dec 2021 118,207 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 118,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 106,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

coolant level below reservoir minimum

Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 33,189 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 33,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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A3 VSV is a 2015 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 54,894 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 A3 VSV, 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 11 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 A3 VSV registered?

A3 VSV is a 2015 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 9 April 2015.

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