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RE12 AYX

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,686 mi
Last recorded147,686 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 AYX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 147,686 miles

Central Rear seat has been removed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

back seats down at time (not in use) not allowing full inspection of seat belts

damage to boot lid

nearside rear tyre inner tread distorted

rear trailing arms both front bushes slight wear

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 17 Jun 2026 147,686 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear seat has been removed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

back seats down at time (not in use) not allowing full inspection of seat belts

damage to boot lid

nearside rear tyre inner tread distorted

rear trailing arms both front bushes slight wear

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 12 Jun 2025 142,878 miles

Both rear tires slight uneven wear inner edges 235/40 R18

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test detachable

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front, Offside front and Nearside rear tires have damage to outer sidewall's. No cords exposed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 142,878 miles

Both rear tires slight uneven wear inner edges 235/40 R18

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test detachable

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front, Offside front and Nearside rear tires have damage to outer sidewall's. No cords exposed

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 134,346 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 134,346 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 130,017 miles

Central middle section of exhaust shield loose but unlikely to fall off

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tpms warning on dash to check tyre pressures

Fail 16 Jun 2023 130,017 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central middle section of exhaust shield loose but unlikely to fall off

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tpms warning on dash to check tyre pressures

Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,469 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tpms warning on dash

Fail 22 Jun 2022 121,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2021 110,670 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,252 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has damage no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,076 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 21 Apr 2017 63,966 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,964 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,459 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,709 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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RE12 AYX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RE12 AYX, 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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RE12 AYX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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