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LB12 TKV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,178 mi
Last recorded115,178 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 TKV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 115,178 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 99,923 miles

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

Rear bumper damage

Fail 30 May 2024 99,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bumper damage

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 83,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2023 83,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,946 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 75,946 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres bald on edges

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,053 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2019 61,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,857 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,704 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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LB12 TKV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB12 TKV, 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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LB12 TKV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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