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GL12 TMZ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,392 mi
Last recorded104,392 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 TMZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 104,392 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 104,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,679 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 94,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16,,worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16,,worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 94,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16,,worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16,,worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,967 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,180 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,271 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,977 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 54,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,692 miles

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 17 Jul 2017 40,296 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,029 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 27,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TMZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GL12 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

GL12 TMZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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