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ST12 TFZ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 TFZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 95,390 miles

Central Body panel slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator lower panel corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both nsr + osr cable ends corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,279 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 82,930 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 82,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,279 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 67,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,263 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,542 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2015 36,450 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 25 May 2015 36,439 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

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 TFZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFZ, 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 ST12 TFZ registered?

ST12 TFZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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