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ET12 FMV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,808 mi
Last recorded104,808 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FMV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 104,808 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 104,562 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 94,016 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 94,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,876 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,019 miles

Additional rear seats in stowed position

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 70,306 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 70,265 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cord and worn on the inner edge - 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cord and worn on the inner edge - 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,095 miles

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

front Windscreen has chip

Fail 5 Aug 2021 63,915 miles

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

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

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

front Windscreen has chip

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 54,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,134 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip crack-zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,220 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,917 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake disc have lip off corrosion on inner face

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade has a split but still clearing screen

Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,242 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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ET12 FMV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black 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 ET12 FMV, 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 ET12 FMV registered?

ET12 FMV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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