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CA61 EXP

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,509 mi
Last recorded112,509 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 EXP
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 112,509 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 111,989 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 111,972 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken showing white light (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,336 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 98,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 89,118 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 24 Mar 2021 79,009 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 70,029 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape (stepping) on inner edges.

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

Vehicle under trays fitted

oil level on minimum

Fail 30 Mar 2020 70,029 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape (stepping) on inner edges.

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

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

Vehicle under trays fitted

oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,015 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 59,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,333 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,850 miles

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,113 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,864 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 13,494 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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CA61 EXP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 CA61 EXP, 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 CA61 EXP registered?

CA61 EXP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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