2018 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · FG68 WWB

The maintenance trend for this 2018 Ford Grand C-Max appears stable, culminating in a clean pass on 1 October 2025 at 47,508 miles with zero defects recorded. The record shows a peculiar anomaly a week earlier on 24 September 2025, when the vehicle failed at 47,480 miles despite no defects being listed. It passed a week later with no listed defects, suggesting the initial failure stemmed from an administrative issue, an abandoned test, or a rectified fault that escaped the defect summary. A similar pattern occurred on 14 September 2023 at 35,542 miles, where a failure with no recorded defects preceded a clean pass on the same day. These entries indicate the vehicle itself remains fundamentally sound mechanically, though the testing history hints at minor pre-test oversights rather than chronic mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation aligns with light usage, averaging roughly 5,938 miles per year over its eight-year lifespan. Between the September 2023 test at 35,542 miles and the September 2024 test at 41,990 miles, the vehicle covered 6,448 miles. Mileage then plateaued significantly, with only 5,518 miles added between September 2024 and the October 2025 pass at 47,508 miles. The mere 28 miles recorded between the September 2025 failure and the October 2025 pass confirms the vehicle was likely driven directly from the testing station for the retest. This low annual mileage suggests the car spent much of its life on short journeys or standing idle, which carries its own mechanical implications. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must inspect the physical condition of consumables and structural components closely. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for long periods often suffer from perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and degraded tyres that pass a tread-depth check but display sidewall cracking. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the exhaust system for moisture-induced rust. The repeated test anomalies on the same day in 2023 and 2025 warrant a request for the original test certificates to verify exactly why the vehicle initially failed without a defect being recorded. Lifting the car to inspect the underbody for structural corrosion remains essential, as short-trip driving accelerates moisture buildup in the chassis and exhaust.