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2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,503 mi
Last recorded109,503 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 NFC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,503 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s , o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2026 114,484 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s , o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 105,150 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 100,787 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 97,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 89,858 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bumper slightly insecure all vehicle has body damage

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 9 Apr 2022 89,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bumper slightly insecure all vehicle has body damage

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2021 83,339 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 77,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,179 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,493 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,032 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 33,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,459 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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EY12 NFC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EY12 NFC, 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 EY12 NFC registered?

EY12 NFC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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