
Ford Grand C-MAX
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc
L18 LEPMOT history
L18 LEP is a silver diesel Ford Grand C-MAX first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,238 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 114,238 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 LEP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Grand C-MAX
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 LEP was last recorded at 114,238 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 10,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,087 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,151 miles
- Average per year
- 8,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,238 miles
- 2025 – 104,087 miles
- 2024 – 95,195 miles
- 2023 – 90,410 miles
- 2022 – 80,828 miles
- 2021 – 71,233 miles
- 2020 – 62,464 miles
- 2019 – 57,988 miles
- 2018 – 50,090 miles
- 2017 – 42,384 miles
- 2016 – 32,712 miles
- 2015 – 24,412 miles
- 2014 – 15,366 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion to most rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin un even brake wear on rear brakes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,238 miles (+10,151)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 114,238 miles
- Test number
- 939084309427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion to most rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,087 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 104,087 miles
- Test number
- 558482016607
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin un even brake wear on rear brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail104,087 miles (+8,892)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,087 miles
- Test number
- 117580696607
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin un even brake wear on rear brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,195 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 95,195 miles
- Test number
- 670216045586
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail95,195 miles (+4,785)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,195 miles
- Test number
- 547935595280
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,410 miles (+9,582)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 90,410 miles
- Test number
- 882398884116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,828 miles (+9,595)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 80,828 miles
- Test number
- 116512108636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,233 miles (+8,769)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 71,233 miles
- Test number
- 129556478708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,464 miles
- Test number
- 466261518445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,464 miles (+4,476)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,464 miles
- Test number
- 663102361828
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side reads very low (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 57,988 miles
- Test number
- 360981501188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,986 miles (+7,896)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,986 miles
- Test number
- 833780167256
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 50,090 miles
- Test number
- 822293859882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,088 miles (+7,704)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,088 miles
- Test number
- 240981582928
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 42,384 miles
- Test number
- 250871456848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,384 miles (+9,672)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,384 miles
- Test number
- 860529467111
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass32,712 miles (+8,300)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 32,712 miles
- Test number
- 342400712399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,412 miles (+9,046)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 24,412 miles
- Test number
- 936553655100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 15,366 miles
- Test number
- 588885854052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 LEP
- Does L18 LEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LEP is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 LEP?
- The MOT on L18 LEP is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 LEP done?
- L18 LEP was recorded at 114,238 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,253 miles a year.
- Has L18 LEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 LEP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 LEP ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 LEP find?
- L18 LEP passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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