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ML12 NFR

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,755 mi
Last recorded97,755 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 NFR
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 97,755 miles

Air conditioning condenser radiator very damaged

Front exhaust mounting snapped off of exhaust

Rear exhaust mounting above subframe very corroded and close to snapping off

Fail 10 Nov 2025 97,755 miles

Headlamp insecure top inner bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush very deteriorated and worn and delaminating from outer housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush completely delaminated from outer housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush very deteriorated and worn and delaminating from outer housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush completely delaminated from outer housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Air conditioning condenser radiator very damaged

Front exhaust mounting snapped off of exhaust

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting above subframe very corroded and close to snapping off

Undertray not fully secure hanging down quite badly in centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,833 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension arm inner rear pin or bush worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 87,833 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension arm inner rear pin or bush worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,999 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front lower arm rear bush worn .. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 66,166 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 61,996 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear/ rear seats not available for inspection ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear/rear seat belts not available for inspection ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2019 53,563 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 53,563 miles

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

o/s/f brake pads very low .......

rear brake pads appear very low , advise inspection .......

Pass 10 May 2018 46,283 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 38,793 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 20,016 miles

Front tyre edges worn

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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ML12 NFR is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ML12 NFR, 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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ML12 NFR is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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