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DN12 UWD

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,364 mi
Last recorded125,364 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 UWD
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 125,364 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 125,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 110,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 110,534 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 105,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 94,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre wearing on inner edges 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 94,588 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre wearing on inner edges 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,046 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nail in tyre Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Wearing Bald On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,528 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 81,528 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,328 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs, Inner Sides Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm & Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm, Wearing On Edges & Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm & Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,698 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,050 miles

Centre Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front tyre worn (3mm)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers/undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

headlamps were adjusted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 35,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DN12 UWD is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN12 UWD, 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 DN12 UWD registered?

DN12 UWD is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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