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KS12 TCY

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,985 mi
Last recorded101,985 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 TCY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 101,985 miles

Central Rear Body component slightly loose Boot trim holding both rear number plate lights. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads at 3mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt is slightly slow to retract (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3.5mm but bald on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3.5mm but bald on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Unable to test rear seats, boot full with items

Fail 1 Oct 2026 101,985 miles

Central Rear Body component slightly loose Boot trim holding both rear number plate lights. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads at 3mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt is slightly slow to retract (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3.5mm but bald on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3.5mm but bald on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Unable to test rear seats, boot full with items

Pass 3 Oct 2025 94,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,715 miles

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

bonnet pull stiff

rear pads getting low

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2024 84,715 miles

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

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

bonnet pull stiff

rear pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2021 61,499 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,353 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))

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,152 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front no.plate cracked

outer sills covered

slight lip to rear discs

Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,636 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 43,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 38,940 miles

wiper blades in very poor condition.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,286 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,826 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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KS12 TCY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black 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 KS12 TCY, 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 KS12 TCY registered?

KS12 TCY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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