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MF12 XXG

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,765 mi
Last recorded127,765 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 XXG
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 127,765 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,819 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 98,251 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,452 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,108 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 83,108 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside & Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 72,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,614 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 61,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,576 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 51,166 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,305 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Apr 2016 40,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2015 30,518 miles

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

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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MF12 XXG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MF12 XXG, 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 MF12 XXG registered?

MF12 XXG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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