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KM12 UOV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,165 mi
Last recorded174,165 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 UOV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 174,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf/nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf tread low / worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

center rear seat missing

movement in bonet

rear heatshield loose

slight engine chuff

underside corrosion

Fail 28 May 2025 174,131 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf/nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf tread low / worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

center rear seat missing

movement in bonet

rear heatshield loose

slight engine chuff

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2024 170,887 miles

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

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 168,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield is loose

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 164,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 164,715 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 159,492 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat stowed away

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 3rd row seat stowed away

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel injector leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2021 159,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat stowed away

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 3rd row seat stowed away

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel injector leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2020 154,925 miles

Puffing noise, suspect injector leak, further investigation required

Rear seats stowed away

Fail 31 Mar 2020 154,925 miles

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

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

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

Puffing noise, suspect injector leak, further investigation required

Rear seats stowed away

Pass 17 Apr 2019 149,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 149,730 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Securing clip damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 139,881 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly de-bonded

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly de-bonded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner CV boot slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low emitter

Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,996 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 110,648 miles

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

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

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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KM12 UOV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KM12 UOV, 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 KM12 UOV registered?

KM12 UOV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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