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EN12 DLV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,304 mi
Last recorded149,304 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 DLV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 149,304 miles

Front Inner cant see front pads

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner cant see rear pads

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 143,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrule bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 143,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrule bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 136,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 125,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 125,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 115,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 107,928 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 107,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner edge 215/55R16 97VXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner edge 215/55R16 97VXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 100,027 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 100,027 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,833 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,852 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear marks

engine cover

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,889 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no peak detected

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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EN12 DLV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EN12 DLV, 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 EN12 DLV registered?

EN12 DLV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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