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GU12 ESY

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,178 mi
Last recorded102,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ESY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,178 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,749 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,103 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,422 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,128 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 76,128 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 69,639 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 69,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,036 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 57,036 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2018 45,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 13,572 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,953 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 12,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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GU12 ESY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU12 ESY, 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 GU12 ESY registered?

GU12 ESY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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