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EK12 TFX

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,022 mi
Last recorded71,022 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 TFX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 65,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,308 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 47,352 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 47,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 39,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 39,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 37,694 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 37,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,021 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 7,188 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 7,188 miles

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

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 TFX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK12 TFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 TFX registered?

EK12 TFX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is EK12 TFX safe to buy?

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