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ET12 KXH

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,691 mi
Last recorded137,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 KXH
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 137,691 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 137,691 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 130,611 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 130,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 117,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has a lot of travel. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 25 Sep 2020 86,082 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 25 Sep 2020 86,082 miles

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

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,454 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,163 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 14 Sep 2018 63,163 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front tyre different size to rear

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,862 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear tyres different size to front tyres

Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,862 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant level on minimum

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear tyres different size to front tyres

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,291 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 KXH is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXH, 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 KXH registered?

ET12 KXH is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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