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PY12 CHC

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,911 mi
Last recorded170,911 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 CHC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 170,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 161,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 161,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (aero style blades) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nexen 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 143,256 miles

both front wishbone back bushes starting to deteriorate

front pads low 2mm

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear, low 2mm

Pass 20 Apr 2021 128,102 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 128,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,639 miles

Offside Rear OSR outer tyre face perishing

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 86,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear OSR outer tyre face perishing

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,201 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,467 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PY12 CHC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PY12 CHC, 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 PY12 CHC registered?

PY12 CHC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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