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2018 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · BG18 AAK

BG18 AAK

2018 Ford Grand C-MAX (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 54,059 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
FORD GRAND C-MAX
Year / Origin
2018 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
54,059 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle demonstrates an exceptional roadworthiness trend, remaining stable and defect-free across five consecutive years of testing. The most recent MOT on 29 April 2025 at 51,467 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This pattern of consistent first-time passes suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance and a vehicle that has been kept in peak mechanical condition. The mileage progression is steady and aligns with typical usage for an eight-year-old car. Between the March 2021 test at 31,994 miles and the April 2025 test at 51,467 miles, the vehicle covered 19,473 miles over four years. This averages to roughly 4,868 miles per year in the most recent period, indicating light to moderate use. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest periods of neglect or sudden heavy commercial use. Because the MOT history is devoid of any advisories regarding brake wear, suspension bushes, or corrosion, there are no specific recurring faults to flag. The absence of mentions regarding tyre tread or wiper blades over several years is unusual and suggests the previous owner replaced consumables proactively before the annual test. A physical inspection should still focus on standard age-related wear not always captured in a basic MOT. Check the condition of the brake discs for surface corrosion if the car has sat idle recently and verify the service history for oil and filter changes. Given the clean record, the primary focus should be confirming that the mechanical reality matches the pristine DVSA data.
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BG18 AAK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
  • 54,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BG18 AAK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 05:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Grand C-Max (BG18 AAK) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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BG18 AAK Mileage History

  1. 27/04/202345,591 mi
  2. 01/05/202448,992 mi+3,401 mi
  3. 29/04/202551,467 mi+2,475 mi
  4. 27/04/202654,057 mi+2,590 mi
  5. 28/04/202654,059 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Taxed
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
2 dangerous defects found recently
Outstanding recall notice
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