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MK12 SDV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,577 mi
Last recorded119,577 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 SDV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 119,577 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion

Pass 2 May 2025 111,277 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 102,782 miles

Age related corrosion on suspensions, sub frames and other mounting components

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH ON BOTH SIDES WORN AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 96,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 89,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 86,206 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 82,618 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,155 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 78,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f tyre has chunks missing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f tyre has chunks missing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,045 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 72,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,612 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,207 miles

Under try fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,942 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 46,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 36,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 SDV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK12 SDV, 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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MK12 SDV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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