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NJ62 HXG

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,223 mi
Last recorded116,223 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 HXG
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 116,223 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2024 114,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2024 114,273 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,730 miles

covers on under body

Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,161 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 78,068 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 65,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,345 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 47,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/40/18 95wxl (4.1.E.1)

engine cover&under tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 40,113 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch seized(freed off) (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/40/18 95wxl (4.1.E.1)

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 31,855 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2016 31,855 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 23,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (2mm) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 23,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (2mm) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in centre (8.2.2)

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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NJ62 HXG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ62 HXG, 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 NJ62 HXG registered?

NJ62 HXG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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