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AK18 VPO

2018 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,679 mi
Last recorded58,679 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Grand C-max36,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VPO
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 58,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 58,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,637 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides more on o/s/f. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad worn to approx 3-4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad worn to approx 3-4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 51,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre belt won't lock in buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides more on o/s/f. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad worn to approx 3-4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad worn to approx 3-4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn to approx 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn to approx 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 28,949 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides approx 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,924 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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AK18 VPO is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK18 VPO, 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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AK18 VPO is a 2018 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 13 July 2018.

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