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Ford Grand C-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

Y23 AJYMOT history

Y23 AJY is a blue diesel Ford Grand C-MAX first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

Y23 AJY blue 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,001 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 AJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Grand C-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 AJY was last recorded at 141,001 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 5,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,487 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,514 miles
Average per year
9,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,001 miles
  • 2025 – 135,487 miles
  • 2024 – 126,923 miles
  • 2022 – 109,491 miles
  • 2021 – 92,957 miles
  • 2019 – 79,101 miles
  • 2018 – 64,445 miles
  • 2017 – 48,989 miles
  • 2016 – 37,778 miles
  • 2015 – 27,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge been run flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,001 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,001 miles
    Test number
    516863818222
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail141,001 miles (+5,514)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,001 miles
    Test number
    799257233933
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,487 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,487 miles
    Test number
    785347844664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge been run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  4. Fail135,475 miles (+8,552)2 dangerous11 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,475 miles
    Test number
    364069524805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam out (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge been run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  5. Pass126,923 miles (+54)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,923 miles
    Test number
    244413967491
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,869 miles (+17,378)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,869 miles
    Test number
    149336912006
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Drag Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Drag Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,491 miles (+16,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,491 miles
    Test number
    784150197509
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes slight splitting

  8. Pass92,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,957 miles
    Test number
    805445288035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm rear bush slight splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre heat shield loose

  9. Fail92,957 miles (+13,856)4 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,957 miles
    Test number
    602845413665
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm rear bush slight splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre heat shield loose

  10. Pass79,101 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,101 miles
    Test number
    417024878285
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront discs slight lip and pads low

  11. Fail79,099 miles (+14,654)6 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,099 miles
    Test number
    459023384693
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront discs slight lip and pads low

  12. Pass64,445 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,445 miles
    Test number
    205042338607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,922 miles (+8,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    472525828454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass48,989 miles (+11,211)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    268567986227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,778 miles (+9,822)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    493873245618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,956 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,956 miles
    Test number
    875394645058
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y23 AJY

Does Y23 AJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 AJY is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 AJY?
The MOT on Y23 AJY is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 AJY done?
Y23 AJY was recorded at 141,001 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 9,890 miles a year.
Has Y23 AJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 AJY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 AJY 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 Y23 AJY find?
Y23 AJY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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