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VA12 FGD

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,034 mi
Last recorded144,034 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FGD
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 144,034 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 137,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 134,090 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,772 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside main trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 129,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside main trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 125,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main trailing arm bush - on both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both front wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 119,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost borderline plus both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost borderline plus inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 115,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,620 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,225 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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VA12 FGD is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VA12 FGD, 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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VA12 FGD is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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