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DV12 LZE

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,162 mi
Last recorded100,162 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LZE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 100,162 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,274 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 95,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,348 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,312 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app. 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,627 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 35,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DV12 LZE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DV12 LZE, 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 DV12 LZE registered?

DV12 LZE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DV12 LZE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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