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ST12 GZJ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,393 mi
Last recorded98,393 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 GZJ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,393 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 98,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre low on pressure.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 92,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,630 miles

Central Rear passenger seat missing at time of test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 82,734 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,433 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 76,223 miles

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,753 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,348 miles

bonnet loose but secure at time of test (accident damage)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet loose but secure at time of test (accident damage)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,377 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,967 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ST12 GZJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST12 GZJ, 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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ST12 GZJ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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