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SM12 WHL

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,703 mi
Last recorded86,703 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 WHL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 86,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 86,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,655 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 77,050 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under tray loose/damaged.

Pass 17 Sep 2022 71,747 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,081 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 67,081 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,422 miles

Corrosion on coil springs.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front lower arms, bushes splitting.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats not in use not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Rear trailing arms, bushes splitting.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,010 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats stowed not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Rear trailing arms, front bushes deteriorated.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,791 miles

Front lower arms, rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Rear seats stowed not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,791 miles

Front lower arms, rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Rear seats stowed not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,581 miles

Damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

Rear seats stowed, seat belts not fully checked.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 37,754 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 37,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid at screen (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 37,743 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,299 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2015 31,299 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

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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SM12 WHL is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver 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 SM12 WHL, 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 SM12 WHL registered?

SM12 WHL is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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