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AP12 BZA

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,544 mi
Last recorded176,544 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BZA
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 176,544 miles

Offside Rear Hand brake effort is low.

Fail 19 Mar 2024 176,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Hand brake effort is low.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 156,759 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 156,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 132,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 132,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,597 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,813 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear LIGHT DAMAGED REPAIRED WITH TAPE

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 89,382 miles

offside rear light lens repaired by tape

Fail 9 May 2017 89,382 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light due to lens damaged (1.2.1e)

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 8 May 2017 89,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour due to lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light due to lens damaged (1.2.1e)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on inner edge

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2016 73,664 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 54,838 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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AP12 BZA is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP12 BZA, 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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AP12 BZA is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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