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EF61 ZUC

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,406 mi
Last recorded168,406 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 ZUC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 168,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 150,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 134,699 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 110,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 99,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 82,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm, bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,677 miles

O/S/R inner side light non op

Fail 16 Oct 2018 70,677 miles

O/S/R inner side light non op

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,865 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened 2.0 mm (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 58,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened 2.0 mm (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,664 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Rear rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 24,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both fron tyres worn on the inner edge, tracking check/adjustment recomended

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 ZUC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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