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EJ12 XWC

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,909 mi
Last recorded167,909 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XWC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 167,909 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper/grill damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer missing

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front bumper/grill damaged (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 167,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper/grill damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer missing

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front bumper/grill damaged (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 156,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 145,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm pin bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 132,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 104,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 90,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split blade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 60,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,308 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (215/55r16 bridgestone) (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 43,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (215/55r16 bridgestone) (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,348 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 XWC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

EJ12 XWC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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