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GN12 AEX

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,781 mi
Last recorded147,781 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 AEX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 147,781 miles

advise : exhaust heat shield loose

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

advise : slight damage to offside front wing/bonnet

advise : slight wear/play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 20 May 2025 147,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise : exhaust heat shield loose

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

advise : slight damage to offside front wing/bonnet

advise : slight wear/play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 16 May 2024 147,643 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 147,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 128,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 128,995 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges wearing very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges wearing very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 106,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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 3 Feb 2020 98,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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 30 Jan 2019 85,685 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 85,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,593 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (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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GN12 AEX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GN12 AEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN12 AEX registered?

GN12 AEX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is GN12 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 AEX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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