CarVerify

Free Car Check

SX12 LRE

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,335 mi
Last recorded30,335 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 LRE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 30,335 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened party covered with under tray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front under tray slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield slightly damaged/slightly loose

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 29,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 29,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 28,620 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 27,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,038 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 27,038 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 25,751 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 24,451 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,170 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 20,396 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 20,396 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 18,505 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,767 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 11,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 11,548 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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
Full Ford Grand C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SX12 LRE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SX12 LRE, 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

How do I check the history of SX12 LRE?

You can check the full history of SX12 LRE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SX12 LRE registered?

SX12 LRE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is SX12 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX12 LRE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SX12 LRE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SX12 LRE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.