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J20 BOV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,080 mi
Last recorded80,080 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BOV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 80,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 72,895 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 63,862 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,250 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,133 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 52,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,539 miles

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

row 3 seats in stored position

Fail 6 Sep 2019 43,539 miles

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

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

row 3 seats in stored position

Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16/93v michelin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 36,564 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16/93v michelin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 32,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats stowed away

Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,315 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 25,315 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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J20 BOV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J20 BOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J20 BOV registered?

J20 BOV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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