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OE12 LJA

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,673 mi
Last recorded131,673 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 LJA
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 131,673 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 131,673 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 121,783 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,626 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 112,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 102,405 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 102,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 89,738 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 89,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 78,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2021 78,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,588 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 69,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,496 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,554 miles

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

offside rear tyre got cut in tread

rear brake pads low inner

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,165 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 22,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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OE12 LJA is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OE12 LJA, 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 OE12 LJA registered?

OE12 LJA is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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