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ET12 URW

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 URW
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,161 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 98,127 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,038 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,494 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 79,211 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,699 miles

Back plat discs deteriorated both side rear.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,524 miles

Central Lower heat shield loose,advise

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf arms rear bushes worn,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 68,522 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower heat shield loose,advise

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf arms rear bushes worn,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 59,942 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,780 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,052 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 32,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 24,732 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 URW is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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