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BG12 VUW

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,750 mi
Last recorded38,750 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VUW
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,750 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 38,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,630 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 28,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,107 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,715 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,393 miles

NSF wipers smearing screen

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,685 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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BG12 VUW is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG12 VUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 VUW registered?

BG12 VUW is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BG12 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VUW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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