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ET12 KYC

2012 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,031 mi
Last recorded136,031 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 KYC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 136,031 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f suspension maybe damaged the gap between the shock and the wheel rim is very small.

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly damaged/cut

o/s/r light lens damaged/broken and has a hole

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

tpm on dash

Fail 15 Aug 2026 136,024 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened rearmost rubber mount deteriorated/excessive wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f suspension maybe damaged the gap between the shock and the wheel rim is very small.

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly damaged/cut

o/s/r light lens damaged/broken and has a hole

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

tpm on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2025 129,066 miles

Both front inner cv boots deteriorated and leaking grease

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges, outer side wall damaged and starting to spilt on inner side wall

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside rear wheel stuff to turn by hand

Fail 17 Sep 2025 129,066 miles

Both front inner cv boots deteriorated and leaking grease

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges, outer side wall damaged and starting to spilt on inner side wall

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside rear wheel stuff to turn by hand

Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,141 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,501 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 103,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 94,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,042 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 71,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,857 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 32,415 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)

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

vehicle emissions to low to register

Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,593 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 KYC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in White 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 KYC, 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 KYC registered?

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

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