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LO12 TYP

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,187 mi
Last recorded118,187 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 TYP
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed small mark present (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light small crack present (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip present to lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Front slow to retract

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play detected in offside steering system, unable to pin point cause (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, drivers side, lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 108,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Front slow to retract

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play detected in offside steering system, unable to pin point cause (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, drivers side, lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,315 miles

Nearside Front seat belt material slow to retract

Offside Front seat belt material slow to retract

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside slight movement detected in steering system, unable to identify exact cause

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front and central exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,554 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 80,551 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,447 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,474 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 40,355 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 40,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 33,950 miles

unable to make clear visual inspection of inner rear brake pad linnings

Fail 12 Aug 2015 33,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

unable to make clear visual inspection of inner rear brake pad linnings

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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LO12 TYP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LO12 TYP, 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 LO12 TYP registered?

LO12 TYP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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