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ET12 HBN

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,511 mi
Last recorded70,511 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 HBN
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 70,511 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged + starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 55,043 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 55,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 49,757 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 39,095 miles

Both reat tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 29,540 miles

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

exhaust system getting corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 23,217 miles

covers and undershields fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,220 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,092 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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ET12 HBN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

ET12 HBN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is ET12 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 HBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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