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LX12 VYN

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,769 mi
Last recorded117,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 VYN
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 117,769 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 117,769 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 112,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 100,198 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 100,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,409 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 95,409 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 90,312 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,980 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear and Offside front tyres have punctures

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,621 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 21 Dec 2017 63,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 6 Jan 2017 52,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sub-treads wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2016 52,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sub-treads wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,078 miles

engine malfunction message on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,812 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 28,745 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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LX12 VYN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LX12 VYN, 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 LX12 VYN registered?

LX12 VYN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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