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AK12 HVH

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,022 mi
Last recorded98,022 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HVH
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 90,550 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 90,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 83,318 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,592 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,731 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 53,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet just hitting window screen

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear seats folded in a downward position unable to inspect seats / seatbelts

bonnet catch sticky

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 1 May 2018 49,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brakes 25 kgf imbalance

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Rear rear seats folded down,unable to inspect testable items

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions to clean to register

under tray fitted obstructing view of testable items

Fail 1 May 2018 49,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brakes 25 kgf imbalance

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Rear rear seats folded down,unable to inspect testable items

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions to clean to register

under tray fitted obstructing view of testable items

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,084 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,335 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,258 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Grand C-max?

Based on 431,851 MOT tests across 39,255 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
7,433
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
39,255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,835
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,694
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AK12 HVH is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 69,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Grand C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,835 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 HVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Grand C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Grand C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK12 HVH is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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