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EJ12 GBF

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,147 mi
Last recorded133,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 GBF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 133,147 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 125,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracked/split in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracked/split in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,951 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 101,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 98,547 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 69,075 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc scored on inner side

Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,205 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,529 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 32,574 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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EJ12 GBF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ12 GBF, 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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EJ12 GBF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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