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EJ61 XSG

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,740 mi
Last recorded128,740 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XSG
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 128,740 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 128,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,903 miles

Both fornt tyres wearing inner edges.

Central Exhaust: shield loose.

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 124,903 miles

Both fornt tyres wearing inner edges.

Central Exhaust: shield loose.

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,517 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))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 107,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 6 Jan 2022 92,904 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 92,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,547 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 78,645 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 78,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,151 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 56,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,882 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nsf and osf (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 45,882 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nsf and osf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,359 miles

Child seats fitted

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 23,238 miles

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

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

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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EJ61 XSG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ61 XSG, 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 EJ61 XSG registered?

EJ61 XSG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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