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EJ62 VBY

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,604 mi
Last recorded185,604 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 VBY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 185,604 miles

Front tyres nearing limit

Fail 3 Oct 2022 185,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 175,360 miles

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

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rears (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge frts & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 175,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rears (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge frts & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 165,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 152,907 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nsr tyre worn on shoulders slight

osr brake pads getting low

osr tyre just legal

Pass 3 Aug 2018 133,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,788 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 126,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,001 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,146 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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EJ62 VBY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EJ62 VBY, 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 EJ62 VBY registered?

EJ62 VBY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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