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LD12 TYU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,354 mi
Last recorded106,354 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 TYU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 106,354 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 106,354 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 92,217 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 92,217 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,083 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 90,037 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,145 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,106 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edges

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 71,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edges

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 65,314 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 57,848 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,657 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 41,657 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,591 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,003 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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LD12 TYU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc 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 LD12 TYU, 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 LD12 TYU registered?

LD12 TYU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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