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NC12 XZT

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,278 mi
Last recorded114,278 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XZT
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 114,278 miles

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

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

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

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

central exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2024 100,886 miles

rear axle slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,039 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 91,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 89,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,816 miles

Central exhaust heat sheild insceure

front reg plate damaged.

Fail 21 Feb 2022 77,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat sheild insceure

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

front reg plate damaged.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,915 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to rear arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to rear front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,173 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 45,173 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit &starting to crack between treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 22,522 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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NC12 XZT is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NC12 XZT, 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 NC12 XZT registered?

NC12 XZT is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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