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SE12 GPJ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,618 mi
Last recorded85,618 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 GPJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 85,618 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2025 81,224 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2025 81,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 75,622 miles

both front tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,325 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 65,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,699 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 61,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,764 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2020 58,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,583 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 25 Sep 2019 55,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,856 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,729 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 26,723 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,563 miles

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

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

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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SE12 GPJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SE12 GPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE12 GPJ registered?

SE12 GPJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is SE12 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE12 GPJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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