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EF61 VZX

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,348 mi
Last recorded66,348 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VZX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 66,348 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner & outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner & outer edges

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 56,812 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 51,958 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 47,338 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 42,936 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 42,936 miles

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

Front brake disc inner faces pitted & corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 39,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc inner face showing corrosion & pitting

Fail 30 Jan 2020 39,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc inner face showing corrosion & pitting

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 34,078 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,122 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 23,352 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 17,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,473 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 11,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Cuts to off side rear outer tyre side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,052 miles

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 VZX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF61 VZX, 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 EF61 VZX registered?

EF61 VZX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 4 February 2012.

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