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PN12 HFJ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,232 mi
Last recorded161,232 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 HFJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 161,232 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 161,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

all heat shields insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2025 157,230 miles

All exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 153,673 miles

Central Body component slightly loose heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Body component slightly loose heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Multiple items (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 153,673 miles

Central Body component slightly loose heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Body component slightly loose heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Multiple items (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 148,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 143,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 138,544 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,909 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 134,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 128,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 121,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,613 miles

both front wheel inner rims dented not affecting tyre bead

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,319 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 92,319 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PN12 HFJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN12 HFJ, 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 PN12 HFJ registered?

PN12 HFJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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