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DA12 VBV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,988 mi
Last recorded145,988 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 VBV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2023 145,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTTER WALL AND INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAY FIT AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Sep 2022 129,133 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,098 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,804 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,377 miles

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

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))

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

different wheel fitted offside rear

Pass 5 May 2018 66,866 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 64,584 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 61,849 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 58,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DA12 VBV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA12 VBV, 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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DA12 VBV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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