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NG12 KCY

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,262 mi
Last recorded146,262 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 KCY
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 146,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 138,928 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 132,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 125,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot/attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 125,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot/attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 117,093 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 117,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 106,824 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 98,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,782 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 80,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,946 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions to clean to record a result

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 63,926 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres 3mm

emissions to clean to record a result

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,968 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,098 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 40,098 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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NG12 KCY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NG12 KCY, 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 NG12 KCY registered?

NG12 KCY is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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