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NJ12 VLC

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,218 mi
Last recorded70,218 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 VLC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,481 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelt clasp broken ()

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 57,481 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelt clasp broken ()

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,999 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 46,997 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle row (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,550 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,534 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,226 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrosion on exhaust system and hangers

Fail 6 Jan 2015 35,226 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrosion on exhaust system and hangers

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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NJ12 VLC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ12 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ12 VLC registered?

NJ12 VLC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is NJ12 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 VLC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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