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EF62 BYB

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 BYB
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 116,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords location marked in yellow chalk 215 50 17 tyre on 2mm tread anyway (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush de bonded from its housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush de bonded from its housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline fail split and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline fail split and play rear bush on the arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,344 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 109,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 107,200 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 107,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 96,236 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 96,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,575 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,860 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,190 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 78,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,568 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,368 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 46,570 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 24,655 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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EF62 BYB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF62 BYB, 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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EF62 BYB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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