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EJ61 XVP

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,176 mi
Last recorded167,176 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XVP
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 167,176 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 167,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 235/40R18 95W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 235/40R18 95W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch rubber missing

Pass 18 Jan 2022 159,521 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 159,521 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 150,893 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Jan 2021 150,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Jan 2020 143,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,343 miles

Advise Heavy damage to b zone of windscreen but is not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inside edge but is acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inside edge but is acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Advise cut to tyre but is not deep enough to reach the chords

Fail 21 Jan 2019 124,343 miles

Advise Heavy damage to b zone of windscreen but is not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inside edge but is acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inside edge but is acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Advise cut to tyre but is not deep enough to reach the chords

Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,326 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 93,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,476 miles

Advise surface to front brake disc's

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn just above the legal limit and are also wearing on the inside edge and also slight cracking to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn just above the legal limit and are also wearing on the inside edge and also slight cracking to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 59,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,981 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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EJ61 XVP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

EJ61 XVP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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