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ET12 UTE

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,184 mi
Last recorded89,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 89,184 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 89,184 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 76,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm tread and run off inner sections (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,146 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,181 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 57,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner/outer edges low on tread, middle section 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 51,593 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 42,757 miles

sill trims fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,140 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 40,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,115 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,572 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 UTE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET12 UTE registered?

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

Is ET12 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 UTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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