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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.

L18 LEP silver Ford C-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford C-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass114,238 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass90,410 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,410 miles
    Test number
    882398884116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,828 miles (+9,595)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    116512108636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass62,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,464 miles
    Test number
    466261518445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass57,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    57,988 miles
    Test number
    360981501188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass50,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,090 miles
    Test number
    822293859882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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))
  15. Pass42,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,384 miles
    Test number
    250871456848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass32,712 miles (+8,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,712 miles
    Test number
    342400712399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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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