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MV12 NYB

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

79,234 mi
Last recorded79,234 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 NYB
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 79,234 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 26 Jun 2026 79,234 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 23 Jun 2025 74,329 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle lower has chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 74,329 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle lower has chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 69,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 64,191 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2023 64,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,449 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 54,591 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,937 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 50,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,447 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 46,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,308 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,241 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,703 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,824 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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MV12 NYB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MV12 NYB, 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 MV12 NYB registered?

MV12 NYB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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