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GL12 VDN

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,399 mi
Last recorded172,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VDN
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 172,399 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 266,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg behind door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside both doors heavily damaged

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2023 160,360 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 160,360 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2022 152,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 144,533 miles

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

tyre pressure low light on

Fail 27 Jan 2021 144,530 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

tyre pressure low light on

Pass 28 Jan 2020 138,147 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,234 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 124,986 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 124,986 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 124,074 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight wear o /s/front tyre inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 124,074 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight wear o /s/front tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,783 miles

smoke too clean to sample

Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,515 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 VDN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VDN, 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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GL12 VDN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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