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BG61 ELV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,809 mi
Last recorded98,809 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 ELV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 98,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner position light not working

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres are different size

Fail 19 Dec 2025 98,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner position light not working

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres are different size

Pass 12 Dec 2024 91,278 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 91,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,297 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 82,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,136 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 47,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 47,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 38,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and nail found in tread inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

a/c condenser deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight oil/fluid leak front

Fail 12 Dec 2018 38,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and nail found in tread inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

a/c condenser deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight oil/fluid leak front

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 30,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,339 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BG61 ELV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG61 ELV, 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 BG61 ELV registered?

BG61 ELV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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