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MK12 LYJ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,613 mi
Last recorded125,613 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,613 miles

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

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

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

small hole n/s inner c.v boot

Fail 13 Dec 2023 125,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

small hole n/s inner c.v boot

Pass 17 Dec 2022 114,358 miles

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

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 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 114,358 miles

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

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

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 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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 20 Dec 2021 101,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 92,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 81,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN - WILL NEED REPLACEMENT WHEN PADS DONE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT PADS VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear BUMPER CLIP DETACHED

Fail 18 Dec 2019 81,914 miles

Offside Rear BUMPER CLIP DETACHED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN - WILL NEED REPLACEMENT WHEN PADS DONE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT PADS VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 68,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,388 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 51,388 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 40,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,529 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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MK12 LYJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK12 LYJ, 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 MK12 LYJ registered?

MK12 LYJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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