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EF12 CSZ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,400 mi
Last recorded164,400 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CSZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 164,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 164,400 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected retaining pin broken (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 151,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 138,927 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 138,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,409 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 126,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 115,175 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge.

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 114,981 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,336 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 92,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 80,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing their inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on the inner edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 63,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on the inner edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,040 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,413 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,582 miles

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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EF12 CSZ 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 70.6%.

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 EF12 CSZ, 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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EF12 CSZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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