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KR12 LPX

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,699 mi
Last recorded167,699 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 LPX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 167,699 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 167,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 156,327 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 156,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 153,373 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 153,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tyre wall 235/40R18 95W Extra Load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 139,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 126,632 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 126,618 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged Seat in boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 118,275 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 118,275 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,917 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 95,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,964 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KR12 LPX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KR12 LPX, 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 KR12 LPX registered?

KR12 LPX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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