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SY61 ZJN

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,982 mi
Last recorded104,982 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 ZJN
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system poor condition,slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,223 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,483 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,383 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,798 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 62,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 53,543 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 37,286 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,385 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 27,335 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel both rear calipers (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 18,239 miles

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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SY61 ZJN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SY61 ZJN, 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 SY61 ZJN registered?

SY61 ZJN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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