CarVerify

Free Car Check

DL12 YFD

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Orange Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,844 mi
Last recorded173,844 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 YFD
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 173,844 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under body surface rust

Fail 6 Mar 2026 173,844 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

under body surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2025 172,216 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2025 172,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2024 168,918 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 160,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 148,953 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 136,974 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 May 2020 128,071 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

NSR brake discs are brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

OSR brake discs are brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 7 May 2020 128,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

NSR brake discs are brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

OSR brake discs are brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 22 May 2019 118,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 107,615 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,801 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 92,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,511 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,164 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 72,164 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Ford Grand C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DL12 YFD is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Orange with a 1,560cc 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 DL12 YFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DL12 YFD?

You can check the full history of DL12 YFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DL12 YFD registered?

DL12 YFD is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is DL12 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 YFD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DL12 YFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DL12 YFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.