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EJ12 XEM

2012 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,622 mi
Last recorded139,622 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XEM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 139,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 139,622 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 126,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank and at rear

Fail 25 Sep 2024 126,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank and at rear

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,769 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear handbrake brackets close to wheels

exhaust heat shields loose under car

Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,616 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,832 miles

exhaust heatshields loose

exhaust reading 0.02 too clean for print out

Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,778 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))

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

exhaust heatshields loose

exhaust reading 0.02 too clean for print out

Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,030 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose in the middle and fuel area

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,346 miles

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

exhaust reading 0.00 too clean for print out

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,788 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,819 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 XEM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XEM, 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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What year was EJ12 XEM registered?

EJ12 XEM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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