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EO12 VAD

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,906 mi
Last recorded151,906 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 VAD
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 151,906 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 151,901 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 147,803 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 147,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 136,972 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 128,159 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 117,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,027 miles

3rd row seats stowed away not allowing inspection

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,115 miles

3rd row seats stowed away unable to check seats or belts 3rd row

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 86,168 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre balding on very inner edge

Offside rear tyre deep cut

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 45,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre balding on very inner edge

Offside rear tyre deep cut

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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EO12 VAD 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 69.2%.

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 EO12 VAD, 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 EO12 VAD registered?

EO12 VAD is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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