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OV12 KNM

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,708 mi
Last recorded128,708 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 KNM
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 128,708 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s center row

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured @ limit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear axle bush's just starting to pull from bonding. Check @ service and replace if needed

coolant below minimum mark. side skirts and belly pan fitted. both wishbone rear bush's starting to crack/perish. Rear subframe starting to corrode. pin hole in n/s inner cv boot may need replacing soon?

Pass 1 Sep 2025 122,164 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant below minimum mark

noise from belt area. Advise investigating

pin hole in both front inner cv boots but not yet to fail criteria

side skirts and belly pan fitted. N/s/f has been jacked in wrong place side skirts and wing slightly distorted

Fail 1 Sep 2025 122,164 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant below minimum mark

noise from belt area. Advise investigating

pin hole in both front inner cv boots but not yet to fail criteria

side skirts and belly pan fitted. N/s/f has been jacked in wrong place side skirts and wing slightly distorted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 111,457 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,340 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 102,340 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,945 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle presented with rear seats in stowed position

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,772 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,272 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,236 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,031 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,040 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,603 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 46,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (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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OV12 KNM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV12 KNM, 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 KNM is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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