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HN61 RKU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,293 mi
Last recorded97,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 RKU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,293 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general underbody, chassis and suspension corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2026 97,268 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general underbody, chassis and suspension corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,666 miles

General under body and suspension corrosion

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 94,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body and suspension corrosion

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 9 Jan 2024 89,557 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,203 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 83,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,185 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 78,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,245 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 73,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge of tyre wearing smooth . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner + outer edge of tyre worn smooth also weather cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing smooth.[215/55r16]. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 69,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge of tyre wearing smooth . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner + outer edge of tyre worn smooth also weather cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing smooth.[215/55r16]. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,899 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn slightly more on both outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 62,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn slightly more on both outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,601 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 55,601 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BULB OMITTING WHITE LIGHT. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,081 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,596 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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HN61 RKU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HN61 RKU, 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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HN61 RKU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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