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FG62 VBP

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,847 mi
Last recorded134,847 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 VBP
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 134,847 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 128,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield deteriated

Pass 3 Apr 2023 121,897 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,893 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 115,117 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,309 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 105,850 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 105,842 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,292 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,521 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim bent and deflecting tyre

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all four brake discs lipped.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 64,521 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim bent and deflecting tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four brake discs lipped.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,431 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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FG62 VBP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue 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 FG62 VBP, 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 FG62 VBP registered?

FG62 VBP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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