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OV12 KOB

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,116 mi
Last recorded112,116 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 KOB
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 112,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 108,613 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,607 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 104,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,408 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,627 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,950 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,177 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape

hand brake travel

Fail 30 Oct 2019 86,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape

hand brake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,320 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 75,316 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,049 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2017 62,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,664 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavil on inner edge and close to limite

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

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

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

cluth pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,377 miles

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 40,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 KOB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 OV12 KOB, 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 OV12 KOB registered?

OV12 KOB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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