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EF62 CJJ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,601 mi
Last recorded133,601 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 CJJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 133,601 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 130,293 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 130,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm ball joint spilt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,080 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 122,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 116,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 110,138 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 104,890 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leaks under engine

Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,358 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,891 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 87,891 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,296 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,655 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,313 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 CJJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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