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LV62 HMJ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,145 mi
Last recorded118,145 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 118,145 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 118,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 114,473 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion holes by rear lower engine mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 112,252 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 90,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,654 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,513 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 69,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,670 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,743 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 33,741 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,111 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 22,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,666 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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LV62 HMJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV62 HMJ, 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 LV62 HMJ registered?

LV62 HMJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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