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FG12 AYB

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,156 mi
Last recorded103,156 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 AYB
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,156 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,638 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,153 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 63,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,276 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 54,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 49,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,342 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,603 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,330 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,470 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2016 30,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 205/55x16 91 v (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,710 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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FG12 AYB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FG12 AYB, 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 FG12 AYB registered?

FG12 AYB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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