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LS12 DHY

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,385 mi
Last recorded99,385 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 DHY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 99,385 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 99,385 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 89,695 miles

BODY DAMAGED

Fail 26 Jun 2025 89,695 miles

BODY DAMAGED

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 75,964 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 75,964 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 62,211 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 56,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,809 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 35,548 miles

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

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

rear seats folded and thus seat belts not checked

Pass 9 May 2018 32,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 29,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 23,477 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 22,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS12 DHY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown 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 LS12 DHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS12 DHY registered?

LS12 DHY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 18 March 2012.

Is LS12 DHY safe to buy?

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