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MB03 BAM

2012 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,529 mi
Last recorded123,529 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB03 BAM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 123,529 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 115,896 miles

Front brake back plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres feathering

Fail 18 Mar 2025 115,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres feathering

Front brake back plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,061 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,565 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 92,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,989 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 80,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,516 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer side wall damaged & uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on tread within central 3/4 of tread (may be lower outside) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on tread within central 3/4 of tread (may be lower outside) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on tread within central 3/4 of tread (may be lower outside) (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under tray fitted

rear most seats in folded down position

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray

Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer side wall damaged & uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on tread within central 3/4 of tread (may be lower outside) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on tread within central 3/4 of tread (may be lower outside) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on tread within central 3/4 of tread (may be lower outside) (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under tray fitted

rear most seats in folded down position

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray

Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,835 miles

Engine cover, under tray and sill covers fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,074 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 42,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,779 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

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

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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MB03 BAM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel 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 MB03 BAM, 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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MB03 BAM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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