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HG12 MSU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,977 mi
Last recorded106,977 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 MSU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 106,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2025 102,645 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 97,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing, low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure Both registration plate lamp support panel insecure/damaged. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads perishing, low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 97,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter split and perished. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and smearing view. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter split and perished. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing, low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure Both registration plate lamp support panel insecure/damaged. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads perishing, low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,930 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 87,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 78,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,651 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged third row (7.1.2 (d))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,365 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 56,510 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,178 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 40,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG12 MSU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG12 MSU, 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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HG12 MSU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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