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SD12 TVZ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,475 mi
Last recorded130,475 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 TVZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 130,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 119,875 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 102,980 miles

front tyres approx. 2.5mm tread depth

Fail 26 Oct 2023 102,980 miles

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

front tyres approx. 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 31 Oct 2022 94,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 87,607 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 87,607 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,926 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,158 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 67,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,170 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split, clears screen affectively, does not adversely affect drivers view of road

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 45,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures below 1.6mm in tread that contains a twi but appears to be not as deep as others containing twi. STRONG ADVISORY (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wiper blade split, clears screen affectively, does not adversely affect drivers view of road

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SD12 TVZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SD12 TVZ, 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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SD12 TVZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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