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EF62 CXU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,443 mi
Last recorded83,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 CXU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 78,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,728 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 69,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 62,254 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 61,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around inner edge. Advise new tyre asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 61,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cuts in tread expose cords when opened up. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut in tread exposes cords when opened up. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cuts in tread, difficult to see how deep. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,007 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 58,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,543 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre small nail. ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,561 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 14 Dec 2017 41,561 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. BOTH (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 41,159 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,576 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 33,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,652 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 CXU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF62 CXU registered?

EF62 CXU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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