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OV12 KNH

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,108 mi
Last recorded149,108 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 KNH
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 149,108 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 145,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 142,419 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle filler ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 142,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant leak coolant bottle filler ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 137,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 131,287 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,656 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 125,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,663 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner cv boots next to gear box (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 108,243 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot damaged slightly

offside front inner cv boot damaged slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2018 108,243 miles

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot damaged slightly

offside front inner cv boot damaged slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,829 miles

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,993 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 46,231 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 46,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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OV12 KNH is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,560cc 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 OV12 KNH, 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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OV12 KNH is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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