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FV61 JZM

2012 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 JZM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,533 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

inner edge wear to n/s/r tyre

n/s/f inner inner cv boot perished

Fail 29 Oct 2025 98,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and rusty, shows signs of binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

inner edge wear to n/s/r tyre

n/s/f inner inner cv boot perished

Pass 13 Nov 2024 96,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low, 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear axle bush rubbers perishing

n/s/f wishbone back bush perished/ deteriorated

n/s/r child seat fitted

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,091 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,087 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,266 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,404 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 59,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 53,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 53,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,971 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 40,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FV61 JZM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV61 JZM, 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 FV61 JZM registered?

FV61 JZM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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