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ES12 DHS

2014 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,763 mi
Last recorded99,763 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Grand C-max59,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES12 DHS
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 99,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2025 133,249 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,842 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 92,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock mount both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,240 miles

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

Front Subframe corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 114,230 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 88,211 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt +3 seats fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 104,386 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 104,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 81,698 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 81,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broke during brake test (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt +3 seats fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,220 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 6 Dec 2021 92,220 miles

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

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

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

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 Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,555 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 78,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 67,863 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,927 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 59,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,196 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 52,196 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,365 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,789 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,317 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 28,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,690 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,444 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 19,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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ES12 DHS is a 2014 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2014 Ford Grand C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 59,357 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 ES12 DHS, 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 12 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 ES12 DHS registered?

ES12 DHS is a 2014 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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