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FN12 XDJ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,011 mi
Last recorded64,011 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 XDJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 64,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2026 64,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2025 62,733 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2025 62,733 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,828 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody and suspension components are rusty

Fail 29 Feb 2024 60,828 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

underbody and suspension components are rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2023 57,303 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has slight reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody and suspension components rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2023 57,303 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has slight reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody and suspension components rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2023 57,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault investigate - reset (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended investigate - trapped (7.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber incomplete,nsf chassis split,osf suspension noisy-balljoint play,exhaust-suspension-springs-underbody-discs-running gear rusting,brakes uneven wear

parking brake lever travel getting high,osf headlight bolt loose,front bumper-trims-splash guards poor-loose,wipers clunking in use,rear reg plate poor,oil spills

wheel nut covers poor,brake discs scored-pitting-lack of long drives,osr tyre poor tread bulging-inner low,car scruffy-valet,brakes-bearings noisy

Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,297 miles

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Fail 28 Feb 2022 54,295 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x 1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf balljoint play,osr tyre tread uneven wear,wipers poor,reverse light inop

rear reg plate poor,service overdue alert,front bumper trims poor,clutch pedal rubber,rear seats not in use,oil spill,rear suspension bushes poor-noisy,springs-brakes-units rusting

Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,976 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 48,976 miles

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

ns reverse light inop,parking brake lever travel getting high,os headlight loose,centre seat wet,rear reg plate poor,bottom engine bay cover not fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 46,327 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 46,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

passenger wiper deteriorating,passenger reverse light deteriorating-dim,rear reg plate deteriorating,passenger rear tyre wall cut,front bumper grill deteriorating,washer bottle deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,082 miles

passenger wiper deteriorating,underbody-components rusting,rear reg plate,drivers front tyre wall split-tread low

Pass 2 Mar 2018 36,430 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,952 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,697 miles

both front tyres close to limit, front brake pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,588 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre

cut in offside front tyre

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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FN12 XDJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN12 XDJ, 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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FN12 XDJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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