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ET12 KZB

2012 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,063 mi
Last recorded138,063 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 138,063 miles

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

Handbrake has reserve travel

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamps have mist

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 131,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 123,729 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 123,729 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 115,740 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,787 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 108,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,958 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 87,958 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2155516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,268 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,268 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,954 miles

inner surface of brake discs heavily corroded

offside front wiper deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2018 63,954 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

inner surface of brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,287 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 KZB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KZB, 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 KZB registered?

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

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