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ET12 KVB

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,622 mi
Last recorded105,622 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 KVB
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 105,622 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (aeroblade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,625 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 96,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 89,093 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 89,093 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16, ~3mm, worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, trailing arm bushes, perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 82,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16, ~3mm, worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (aeroblade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, trailing arm bushes, perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 76,049 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeroblade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 70,116 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 70,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,393 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 66,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 58,759 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 58,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,667 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2017 35,322 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 35,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 25,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KVB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KVB, 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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ET12 KVB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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