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EK62 ABU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,503 mi
Last recorded147,503 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 ABU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 147,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 136,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 117,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.9 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 110,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.9 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,656 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,469 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,576 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3 mm and has uneven wear to the inner edge and slight cracking to the inner tyre wall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 4 mm and has uneven wear to inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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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EK62 ABU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Grey 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 EK62 ABU, 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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EK62 ABU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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