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N70 SDJ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,216 mi
Last recorded142,216 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 SDJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 142,216 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 142,215 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 142,007 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 142,000 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 141,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 137,534 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 109,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 102,955 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 102,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,332 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 59,998 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 59,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,966 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 48,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,449 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

n/s/f tyre cut in outerwall

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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N70 SDJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N70 SDJ, 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 N70 SDJ registered?

N70 SDJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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