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SB12 UVV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,873 mi
Last recorded181,873 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 UVV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2023 181,873 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine Miss fire

Pass 22 Dec 2021 174,988 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 174,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Dec 2020 167,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 167,099 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 158,559 miles

nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear trailing arm bush slightly cracked and perished

Fail 15 Jun 2019 158,559 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear trailing arm bush slightly cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jun 2018 135,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 117,025 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 95,033 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 58,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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SB12 UVV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SB12 UVV, 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 SB12 UVV registered?

SB12 UVV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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