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ET12 UYG

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,754 mi
Last recorded110,754 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 UYG
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 110,754 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm should be replaced soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

radiator loose - support broken - should be secured

Pass 27 Jun 2024 107,997 miles

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

Central heat shield loose

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 107,993 miles

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

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

Central heat shield loose

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 100,984 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in strut gland (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 100,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 95,662 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 84,131 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread on inner edges

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2020 71,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 64,213 miles

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres low tread on edges

Pass 21 May 2018 57,190 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 May 2018 51,190 miles

Offside Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,392 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear o/s/rear seat belt has slow return operation, but does not effect normal operation of seat belt

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,533 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 31,533 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads wearing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge on raised step close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner most edge

Fail 3 Sep 2015 23,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge on raised step close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner most edge

nail in nearside rear tyre 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 UYG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue 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 UYG, 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 UYG registered?

ET12 UYG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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