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EA62 JJL

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,948 mi
Last recorded119,948 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 JJL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,669 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,237 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,578 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 87,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,190 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 78,190 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 66,391 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on both shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre showing wear on inner shoulder

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 53,496 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,372 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 32,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EA62 JJL is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA62 JJL, 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 EA62 JJL registered?

EA62 JJL is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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