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P8 SDP

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,456 mi
Last recorded111,456 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 SDP
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 111,456 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

REAR SUBFRAME AREA HAS CORROSION

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR SWING ARM BUSHES ARE PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 111,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

REAR SUBFRAME AREA HAS CORROSION

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR SWING ARM BUSHES ARE PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 107,934 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 103,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint slight leak

Fail 6 Jun 2024 103,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint slight leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 99,020 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 99,016 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 93,440 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 26 May 2022 93,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres worn on edges and perishing

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,176 miles

Rear Seats Stowed Away Not Allowing Full Inspection.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 86,176 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seats Stowed Away Not Allowing Full Inspection.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,678 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,321 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,119 miles

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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P8 SDP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver 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 P8 SDP, 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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P8 SDP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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