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GK12 VZG

2012 Ford Grand C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,468 mi
Last recorded133,468 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 VZG
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 133,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 133,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 125,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 125,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 116,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 107,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,550 miles

Nearside Front DAMAGE TO DOOR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER/OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,672 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,488 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,394 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 80,394 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,788 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 66,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,405 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside approx 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

offside rear child seat fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 34,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside approx 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

offside rear child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,337 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake 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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GK12 VZG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK12 VZG, 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 GK12 VZG registered?

GK12 VZG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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