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LY12 KDZ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,779 mi
Last recorded97,779 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 KDZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 97,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front heatshield hanging down

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 149,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm min 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front heatshield insucure

Fail 24 Jul 2025 149,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm min 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front heatshield insucure

Pass 27 Jul 2024 86,510 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 83,021 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

o/s/rear seat belt not check (childseat fittfd)

Fail 28 Jul 2023 83,013 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

o/s/rear seat belt not check (childseat fittfd)

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,572 miles

o/s/front tyre wear on edge

rear seat belt not check (child seat fitted )

Fail 1 Aug 2022 74,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

o/s/front tyre wear on edge

rear seat belt not check (child seat fitted )

Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,914 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 45,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,130 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,572 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,558 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,869 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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LY12 KDZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY12 KDZ, 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 LY12 KDZ registered?

LY12 KDZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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