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ET12 UTN

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,501 mi
Last recorded129,501 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 UTN
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 129,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 129,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 122,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 122,345 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 115,920 miles

Nearside 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 21 Sep 2022 108,914 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,088 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 88,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,562 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,835 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,785 miles

3rd row seats stowed at time of test

engine and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2016 40,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2155516 worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

3rd row seats stowed at time of test

engine and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,985 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2015 29,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 UTN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

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

Is ET12 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 UTN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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