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GD12 HBU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,028 mi
Last recorded114,028 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 HBU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 114,028 miles

Both rear lamp clusters damaged

Clutch pedal rubber anti-slip missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 109,659 miles

Both rear lamps damage

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

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Nearside front outer brake pad very low

Nearside front steering arm slight inner joint play

Nearside wing mirror repeater lens missing

Pass 21 Aug 2024 105,739 miles

Both rear lamps damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 105,739 miles

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

Both rear lamps damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 99,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner lamp damage

Fail 24 Aug 2023 99,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner lamp damage

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner lamp damaged

various body damage

Fail 16 Aug 2022 90,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner lamp damaged

various body damage

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,203 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside rear lamp damage

Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,665 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin inner edge

offside rear inner lamp damage

various body damage

Fail 13 Aug 2020 68,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing thin inner edge

offside rear inner lamp damage

various body damage

Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,602 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and outer wall cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2018 52,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,269 miles

offside rear shock absorber has developed a leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 41,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offshape inner edge and worn close to limits 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear shock absorber has developed a leak

offside rear tyre worn low close to wear markers

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,612 miles

Rear boot damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2016 32,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear boot damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads getting low

Fail 11 Aug 2015 21,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads getting low

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 HBU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HBU, 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 GD12 HBU registered?

GD12 HBU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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