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EK12 DVU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,781 mi
Last recorded106,781 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DVU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 104,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 101,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 99,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,223 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,717 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 77,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,085 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are worn and very lipped

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK12 DVU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EK12 DVU, 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 EK12 DVU registered?

EK12 DVU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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