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EF62 CHL

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 CHL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 102,870 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 102,696 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 98,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 95,865 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

rear upper and lower arm bushes cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,151 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 86,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,186 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 76,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,642 miles

Front sub-frame getting rusty

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,688 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 36,339 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,842 miles

both front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Pass 28 Nov 2015 23,145 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 CHL is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF62 CHL, 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 CHL is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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