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NL12 CXM

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,691 mi
Last recorded110,691 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 CXM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,691 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 110,682 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2025 105,469 miles

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

REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 7 Feb 2024 90,195 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 87,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 83,986 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 83,986 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 82,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,038 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 80,993 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,118 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt abd o/side rear ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 73,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt abd o/side rear ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 51,287 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,168 miles

2 x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,259 miles

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

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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NL12 CXM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue 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 NL12 CXM, 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 NL12 CXM registered?

NL12 CXM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is NL12 CXM safe to buy?

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