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EK62 AOR

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,133 mi
Last recorded100,133 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 AOR
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 100,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 100,133 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,264 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective one side broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhausts system badly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,846 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 67,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

middle exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,715 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 56,715 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,603 miles

2 x rear tyres wearing edges 205/55x16

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 2 x rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 50,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

2 x rear tyres wearing edges 205/55x16

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 2 x rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,585 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 46,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 43,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,027 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 32,939 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads perished 205/55x16

Pass 24 Sep 2016 27,594 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,004 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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EK62 AOR is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK62 AOR, 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 EK62 AOR registered?

EK62 AOR is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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