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EF61 HUP

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,673 mi
Last recorded122,673 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HUP
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 122,673 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 122,236 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 105,661 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor

Rear bumper and fender damaged

handbrake travel high

Fail 26 Apr 2025 104,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall has bulge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor

Rear bumper and fender damaged

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 May 2024 96,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

damage to rear bumper

Pass 11 May 2023 89,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,686 miles

front grill damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2022 81,684 miles

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

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

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

front grill damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,897 miles

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

damaged to front grill

Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,683 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm and is worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm and is worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 43,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,275 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EF61 HUP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF61 HUP, 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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EF61 HUP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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