2016 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · SL57 ACE
2016 Ford Grand C-MAX (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 92,082 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD GRAND C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SL57 ACE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 92,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL57 ACE MOT History
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 2016 Ford Grand C-Max (SL57 ACE) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
SL57 ACE Mileage History
- 12/12/202384,270 mi
- 15/12/202384,279 mi+9 mi
- 23/12/202488,686 mi+4,407 mi
- 23/12/202488,686 mi
- 11/12/202592,082 mi+3,396 mi
Average of roughly 3,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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