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Ford Grand C-MAX

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L18 MCYMOT history

L18 MCY is a white diesel Ford Grand C-MAX first used on 22 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 193,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L18 MCY white 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
193,976 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Grand C-MAX
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MCY was last recorded at 193,976 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 16,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,394 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,582 miles
Average per year
14,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,976 miles
  • 2024 – 177,394 miles
  • 2023 – 159,136 miles
  • 2022 – 141,316 miles
  • 2021 – 125,612 miles
  • 2020 – 110,787 miles
  • 2019 – 98,151 miles
  • 2018 – 82,502 miles
  • 2017 – 68,844 miles
  • 2016 – 55,169 miles
  • 2015 – 43,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,976 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber is missing
  • AdvisoryHeat shield is loose

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,976 miles (+16,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    193,976 miles
    Test number
    315777444787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber is missing
    • AdvisoryHeat shield is loose
  2. Pass177,394 miles (+18,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    177,394 miles
    Test number
    618968093679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass159,136 miles (+17,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,136 miles
    Test number
    746657584930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bush seperating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle bush separating
  4. Pass141,316 miles (+15,704)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,316 miles
    Test number
    167543805735
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass125,612 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    939459960176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,610 miles (+14,823)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,610 miles
    Test number
    609474229890
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass110,787 miles (+12,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,787 miles
    Test number
    640265827130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
  8. Pass98,151 miles (+15,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    384621268222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edge
  9. Pass82,502 miles (+13,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,502 miles
    Test number
    350384458806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass68,844 miles (+13,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    338714667995
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  11. Pass55,169 miles (+12,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    624569972282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass43,036 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,036 miles
    Test number
    142687848240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,464 miles
    Test number
    647362495183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 MCY

Does L18 MCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MCY is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 MCY?
The MOT on L18 MCY is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MCY done?
L18 MCY was recorded at 193,976 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 14,702 miles a year.
Has L18 MCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MCY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L18 MCY 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 MCY find?
L18 MCY passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; clutch pedal rubber is missing, and 1 more.

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