Is the Ford Grand C-Max ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests, around 52% of Ford Grand C-Maxes still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 29% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 19%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 74% diesel, 26% petrol. Diesel Grand C-Maxes are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Grand C-Max in the data (2010 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 52%
- Likely charged
- 29%
- Depends on the car
- 19%
- MOT tests analysed
- 36,749
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Grand C-Max ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Grand C-Maxes of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant236 tested | Likely compliant906 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,113 tested | Likely compliant1,638 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,478 tested | Likely compliant1,420 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant5,519 tested | Likely compliant1,111 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car3,329 tested | Likely compliant486 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car3,706 tested | Likely compliant512 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged3,889 tested | Likely compliant730 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged2,888 tested | Likely compliant1,092 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged3,903 tested | Likely compliant1,659 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged97 tested | Likely compliant33 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Grand C-Max
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (74% of Grand C-Maxes tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (26% of Grand C-Maxes tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Grand C-Maxes from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (19% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Ford can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Grand C-Maxes fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Grand C-Max MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Grand C-Max for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Grand C-Maxes in this data were first registered between 2010 and 2019. 2016 was the most common year, with 6,630 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Grand C-Maxes from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 72% of the time, at an average of 60,142 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 63% of the time with 93,727 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Grand C-Maxes likely to comply are from 2016. 5,519 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 73% of the time and averaged 60,544 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Grand C-Max's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.5% of tests); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (4.6%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (3.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 23.4% of tests.
Overall, 69% of Grand C-Maxes passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 72,637 miles on average, close to the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 36,749 first MOT tests of the Ford Grand C-Max carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 36,749 MOT tests say about the Ford Grand C-Max and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Grand C-Max ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 52% of Grand C-Maxes on the road are likely compliant and 29% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Grand C-Max years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Grand C-Maxes first registered from 2010 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Grand C-Max ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Grand C-Maxes from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Grand C-Max is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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