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GV12 HNO

2012 Ford Grand C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,502 mi
Last recorded130,502 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 HNO
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 130,502 miles

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

trackrod inner play

underbody surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 19 Oct 2024 125,176 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 125,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,510 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 112,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear -four brake disc-scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 99,676 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm and rear -four tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear -four brake disc-scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 94,532 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 94,530 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,953 miles

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

REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT BELTS NOT CHECKED

Pass 30 Jan 2019 83,068 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,756 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 60,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,903 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 25,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,800 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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GV12 HNO is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HNO, 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 HNO registered?

GV12 HNO is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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