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BL12 BNZ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,040 mi
Last recorded143,040 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 BNZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 143,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 134,931 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2024 127,460 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2024 127,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 120,811 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2023 120,811 miles

under tray fitted

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2022 114,907 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 114,907 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 109,926 miles

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

n/s o/s rear trailing arms front bushes starting to deteriorate and split

o/s front tyre starting to get very low inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2021 109,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly deteriorated and split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

n/s o/s rear trailing arms front bushes starting to deteriorate and split

o/s front tyre starting to get very low inner edge

o/s rear tyre deteriorating and splitting quite badly in tread also getting very low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2020 106,421 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Jul 2020 106,421 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,578 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and splitting badly no excessive movement present

both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread also getting low on edges

n/s rear brake pads getting low

o/s rear trailing arm front bush deteriorating and splitting quite badly no excessive movement present

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2019 97,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and splitting badly no excessive movement present

both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread also getting low on edges

n/s rear brake pads getting low

o/s rear trailing arm front bush deteriorating and splitting quite badly no excessive movement present

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,576 miles

both front tyres deteriorating , splitting , very low on edges also n/s close to exposing cords

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake pads getting very low especially inners

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,576 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear brake pads getting very low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight dampness o/s rear shocker

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,156 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 BNZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL12 BNZ, 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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BL12 BNZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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