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CE12 WZM

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,266 mi
Last recorded131,266 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 WZM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 131,266 miles

Front Lower starter motor/wiring harness loose and close to exhaust system, advise correctly refitting back in its designed placement.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded plastic lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded plastic lens (4.1.4 (b))

personal items left in vehicle preventing full inspection of interior mot test items.

Fail 27 Oct 2025 131,251 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous condition of OSR Tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre also has a large lump around the damaged area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower starter motor/wiring harness loose and close to exhaust system, advise correctly refitting back in its designed placement.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded plastic lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear temporary puncher repair found in tread of Tyre, Tyre also starting to perish advise replacement.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded plastic lens (4.1.4 (b))

personal items left in vehicle preventing full inspection of interior mot test items.

Pass 31 Oct 2024 111,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,868 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,576 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,411 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 70,411 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 64,375 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 Jan 2020 64,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,559 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Feb 2019 58,559 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,809 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items from view

Fail 8 Feb 2018 53,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items from view

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,940 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 37,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 37,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CE12 WZM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black 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 CE12 WZM, 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 CE12 WZM registered?

CE12 WZM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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