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GL12 GWY

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,783 mi
Last recorded94,783 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 GWY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 94,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush to body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush to body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 90,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Tail light lens cracked and hole (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush to body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush to body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 87,307 miles

TPMS light on check tyre pressures

Pass 9 Sep 2023 84,806 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides pale in colour. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,143 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 63,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,540 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 21,805 miles

All four tyres wearing towards the inside edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 7,413 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 7,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 6,407 miles

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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GL12 GWY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL12 GWY, 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 GL12 GWY registered?

GL12 GWY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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