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GD12 GBU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,901 mi
Last recorded126,901 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 GBU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 126,901 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 126,901 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

coolant level below min mark

Fail 12 Sep 2023 115,820 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced signs of water ingres (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level below min mark

Pass 2 Sep 2022 103,895 miles

Nearside Rear outer position lamp not working -- inner sidelight works for mot pass purposes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn -- showing base rubber (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Fail 1 Sep 2022 103,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear outer position lamp not working -- inner sidelight works for mot pass purposes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn -- showing base rubber (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,150 miles

Cutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 91,150 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Cutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,937 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 76,937 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,551 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread slight cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2018 58,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread slight cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,167 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 28,239 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 13,060 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,169 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 12,168 miles

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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GD12 GBU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GD12 GBU, 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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GD12 GBU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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