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L29 SRN

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,266 mi
Last recorded116,266 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 SRN
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 116,266 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 107,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear door runners defective

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 107,906 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door runners defective

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,335 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 100,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,432 miles

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

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

Nearside nearside wing mirror housing damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,742 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,093 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,317 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 56,735 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,163 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2017 48,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 35,898 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,696 miles

Nearside Front 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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L29 SRN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 L29 SRN, 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 L29 SRN registered?

L29 SRN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is L29 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 SRN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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