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EA62 OTG

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,842 mi
Last recorded121,842 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 OTG
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 121,842 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2026 121,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bottom ball insecure in upper mount (stub) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 121,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 113,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 113,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 112,306 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 103,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,920 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 82,006 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,496 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,620 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 66,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,614 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 44,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,280 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,984 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,251 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 26,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OTG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

EA62 OTG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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