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EA62 SXY

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,508 mi
Last recorded115,508 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 SXY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,508 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 115,502 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 106,147 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 101,968 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 89,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 215/50 r17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,263 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 74,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 65,875 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 65,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 53,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre scored on sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,667 miles

N/SR tyre wearing unevenly and tread lifting

O/SR Shock Absorber leaking - BORDERLINE

O/SR tyre wearing unevenly, has a nail in it and tread lifting - BORDERLINE

Wishbone rear bushes soft and have slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2016 40,667 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

N/SR tyre wearing unevenly and tread lifting

O/SR Shock Absorber leaking - BORDERLINE

O/SR tyre wearing unevenly, has a nail in it and tread lifting - BORDERLINE

Wishbone rear bushes soft and have slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,228 miles

air filter not in properly

coolant below min

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

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 SXY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

EA62 SXY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is EA62 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 SXY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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