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BF12 TZU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,443 mi
Last recorded107,443 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 TZU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 107,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 102,794 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure mirror one (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

tpms on

Pass 2 Mar 2024 98,732 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front, Offside rear, Nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

TPMS is On

Fail 2 Mar 2024 98,372 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front, Offside rear, Nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

TPMS is On

Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,735 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 92,735 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tpms on

Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,311 miles

2nd row centre seat removed when tested

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 15 Mar 2022 86,311 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

2nd row centre seat removed when tested

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,673 miles

Offside Rear STARTING TO PERISH ON THE OUTER EDGE.

Fail 15 Mar 2021 81,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear STARTING TO PERISH ON THE OUTER EDGE.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,009 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,684 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,916 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,742 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,742 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,021 miles

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

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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BF12 TZU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF12 TZU, 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 BF12 TZU registered?

BF12 TZU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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