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GV12 BTO

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,794 mi
Last recorded63,794 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 BTO
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 63,794 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 63,793 miles

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2026 61,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 57,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 57,500 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 54,140 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 54,137 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 50,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 46,110 miles

oil and water levels on minimum

Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 37,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged very low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged very low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 37,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged very low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged very low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,597 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 28,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,283 miles

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

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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GV12 BTO is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black 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 GV12 BTO, 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 GV12 BTO registered?

GV12 BTO is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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