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FV62 VJY

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,535 mi
Last recorded127,535 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 VJY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 127,535 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 127,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,320 miles

Rear bottom arm inner bushes perished

Turbocharger intake and inter-cooler hoses damp with oil

Various light body/bumper damage

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Various underbody component corrosion including the front sub-frame

Various vehicle undertrays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Fail 1 Feb 2024 118,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear bottom arm inner bushes perished

Turbocharger intake and inter-cooler hoses damp with oil

Various light body/bumper damage

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Various underbody component corrosion including the front sub-frame

Various vehicle undertrays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,540 miles

All tyres worn to 4 mm, rear tyres are worn on the inner edge. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Rear bottom arm inner bushes perished

Rear brake pads worn 50% and all the brake discs are worn/lipped

Turbocharger intake and inter-cooler hoses damp with oil

Various light body/bumper damage

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Various underbody component corrosion including the front sub-frame

Various vehicle undertrays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,073 miles

rear bottom arm inner bushes perished

rear brake pads worn 50% and all the brake discs are worn/lipped

rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

turbocharger intake and inter-cooler hoses damp with oil

various light body/bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody component corrosion including the front sub-frame

various vehicle undertrays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Fail 20 Dec 2021 111,073 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded end of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level below minimum

rear bottom arm inner bushes perished

rear brake pads worn 50% and all the brake discs are worn/lipped

rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

turbocharger intake and inter-cooler hoses damp with oil

various light body/bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

various vehicle undertrays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,877 miles

rear inner bottom arm bushes perished

turbocharger intake and inter-cooler hoses damp with oil

various light body and bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

vehicle under trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Fail 18 Dec 2020 108,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

N/s/f tyre worn to the 1.6 mm legal limit,o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm.

rear inner bottom arm bushes perished

turbocharger intake and inter-cooler hoses damp with oil

various light body and bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

vehicle under trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,699 miles

both rear tyres are perished and the inner edges are worn, also the O/SF, N/S/F and O/S/R tyres are worn to 3mm and the N/S/R tyre is worn to 2mm

rear inner bottom arm bushes perished

service light on

turbocharger intake and inter-cooler hoses damp with oil

various light body and bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

vehicle under trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Pass 31 May 2019 89,504 miles

O/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm

Plastic under trays obscuring the view of some components

Various light body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,453 miles

Front brake pads 60% worn rear brake pads 80% worn, brake dice surfaces slightly worn

Light damage to tail gate

O/s/f tyre worn to 4.5 mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 3.5 mm, Both rear tyres worn to 4 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm

Plastic under trays obscuring the view of some components

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2018 79,453 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front brake pads 60% worn rear brake pads 80% worn, brake dice surfaces slightly worn

Light damage to tail gate

O/s/f tyre worn to 4.5 mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 3.5 mm, Both rear tyres worn to 4 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm

Plastic under trays obscuring the view of some components

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2017 61,020 miles

Light damage to tail gate

Plastic under trays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,317 miles

Plastic under tray obscure some of the under body components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 22,798 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 22,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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FV62 VJY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV62 VJY, 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 FV62 VJY registered?

FV62 VJY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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