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M21 GDY

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,212 mi
Last recorded106,212 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 GDY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,212 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 98,664 miles

pedal rubber missing/clutch

Pass 1 Apr 2022 91,380 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Apr 2021 85,519 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 80,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,520 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 73,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,390 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,475 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,803 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn low on edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm and slightly mishapened

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear seats stowed at time of test

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads appear to be getting low

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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M21 GDY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M21 GDY, 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 M21 GDY registered?

M21 GDY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is M21 GDY safe to buy?

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