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EA12 EFB

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,338 mi
Last recorded99,338 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 EFB
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 99,338 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear row of seats removed

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,501 miles

back row seats removed

Pass 3 Jan 2024 89,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,461 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 65,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test center middle row ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective front and rear smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

rear row seats folded away and seatbelts only partly checked

under tray, under shields

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,843 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smeary and wear indicators yellow

nearside front tyre tread low and wall perished

offside front tyre tread low and deep cuts in tread and outer wall perished

rear row seats folded away not allowing full adult seat belt inspection

under tray

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,720 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,281 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 24,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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EA12 EFB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EA12 EFB, 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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EA12 EFB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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