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HV12 VKK

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,868 mi
Last recorded52,868 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 VKK
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 52,868 miles

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

test under wet condition

Pass 31 Jan 2025 51,944 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Jan 2024 82,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 48,864 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 46,129 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,591 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 45,591 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))

Pass 10 May 2019 35,924 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 35,924 miles

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

Nearside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 29,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 28,082 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 28,081 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,422 miles

Both front tyre inner wall slight worn.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 25,422 miles

Both front tyre inner wall slight worn.

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,784 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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HV12 VKK is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV12 VKK, 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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HV12 VKK is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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