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BL12 AYU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,778 mi
Last recorded100,778 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 AYU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 100,778 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,025 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,878 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,680 miles

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

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

No. plates delaminating -

Offside headlight poor pattern - bulb quality?

Fail 24 Jul 2023 78,680 miles

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

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

No. plates delaminating -

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

Offside headlight poor pattern - bulb quality?

Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,125 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,777 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,568 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine cover fitted obstructing inspection

undertray fitted obstructing inspection

Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine cover fitted obstructing inspection

undertray fitted obstructing inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,838 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 42,838 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,760 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,789 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,920 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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BL12 AYU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BL12 AYU, 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 BL12 AYU registered?

BL12 AYU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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