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HN12 HDE

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,026 mi
Last recorded90,026 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 HDE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 90,026 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 90,026 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 78,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,886 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,937 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 59,936 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover not sat correctly but prevents ingress of dirt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,754 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 52,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,237 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 45,236 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged metal union bolting into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row central seat ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged metal union bolting into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 42,585 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2019 42,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,273 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 38,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 31,072 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 26,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 18,756 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 8,867 miles

nearside front tyre damaged slightly outside wall

offside front tyre slightly damaged outside wall

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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HN12 HDE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue 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 HN12 HDE, 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 HN12 HDE registered?

HN12 HDE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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