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GJ12 VPZ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,264 mi
Last recorded158,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 VPZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 158,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 153,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 142,099 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 132,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 129,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 125,812 miles
Fail 20 May 2018 125,812 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,839 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 92,514 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,656 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 74,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,662 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,282 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 39,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 30,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,749 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has cuts in the tread,no cords on show

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GJ12 VPZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ12 VPZ, 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 GJ12 VPZ registered?

GJ12 VPZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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