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AO12 CPF

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,209 mi
Last recorded155,209 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CPF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 155,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,072 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear build up a corrosion on ( sub-frame/arms/shocks/coil springs/integral body )

Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 126,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 119,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,949 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from nearside driveshaft/gearbox seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has slightly long travel, adjustment recommended.

Fail 17 Dec 2021 112,949 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from nearside driveshaft/gearbox seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has slightly long travel, adjustment recommended.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 99,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,087 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,577 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre, inner edge 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, inner 1.6mm. Bald inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 78,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre, inner edge 3mm.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, inner edge 2mm. Bald inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, bald inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, inner 1.6mm. Bald inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,818 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear unable to test rear seatbelts due to seat folded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre, outer edge 1.6mm

Offside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,026 miles

Both front tyres worn,3mm tread

N/S rear tyre 3mm outer edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO12 CPF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO12 CPF, 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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What year was AO12 CPF registered?

AO12 CPF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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