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NL12 HMF

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,871 mi
Last recorded147,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 HMF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 147,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 144,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 112,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear discs corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2021 90,339 miles

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

damage to offside rear lamp

exhaust flexi deteriorated

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,875 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 75,875 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,690 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

trailing arm bushes starting to peel

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on extreme edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges- 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,031 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,734 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2015 15,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HMF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HMF, 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

How do I check the history of NL12 HMF?

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What year was NL12 HMF registered?

NL12 HMF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NL12 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 HMF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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