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Ford Grand C-MAX

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L20 NCWMOT history

L20 NCW is a white diesel Ford Grand C-MAX first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 110,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L20 NCW 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,601 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 NCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Grand C-MAX
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 NCW was last recorded at 110,601 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,148 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,453 miles
Average per year
8,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,601 miles
  • 2025 – 108,148 miles
  • 2024 – 104,032 miles
  • 2023 – 98,338 miles
  • 2022 – 89,130 miles
  • 2021 – 71,431 miles
  • 2020 – 60,189 miles
  • 2019 – 49,444 miles
  • 2018 – 39,444 miles
  • 2017 – 39,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,601 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arch bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,601 miles (+2,453)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,601 miles
    Test number
    743652191714
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arch bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose

  2. Pass108,148 miles (+4,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,148 miles
    Test number
    179238875826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arch bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arch bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,032 miles (+5,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,032 miles
    Test number
    385553431144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,338 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,338 miles
    Test number
    425314922374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail98,287 miles (+9,157)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    751796264120
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,130 miles (+17,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,130 miles
    Test number
    878763112807
    • 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))

  7. Pass71,431 miles (+11,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,431 miles
    Test number
    602315999035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,189 miles (+10,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,189 miles
    Test number
    188306425164
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,444 miles (+10,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,444 miles
    Test number
    166555602923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryBoot full (seats not checked)

  10. Pass39,444 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    938574173034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,054 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,054 miles
    Test number
    394904184875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,053 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,053 miles
    Test number
    711574518896
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L20 NCW

Does L20 NCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 NCW is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 NCW?
The MOT on L20 NCW is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 NCW done?
L20 NCW was recorded at 110,601 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,616 miles a year.
Has L20 NCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 NCW has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 NCW 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 L20 NCW find?
L20 NCW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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