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MA12 GXZ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,837 mi
Last recorded89,837 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 GXZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 89,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe into box corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front suspension arm bushes perished

both front tyre side walls damaged

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

front bumper/grill damaged

nearside front and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged and inner edge slightly perished

offside rear inner position lamp slightly damaged

tpms lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2025 78,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 68,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 68,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 60,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 53,910 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 49,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 43,467 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 43,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 36,599 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 36,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 31,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 22,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 22,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 18,603 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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MA12 GXZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA12 GXZ, 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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MA12 GXZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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