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VK12 EBZ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,694 mi
Last recorded128,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 EBZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 128,694 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 123,834 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 118,251 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 113,167 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2022 112,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 104,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 104,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Cv Boot covered in grease but no damaged or insecure boot

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,877 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TA bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats & belts not fully checked loaded / folded

trays & covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 95,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TA bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats & belts not fully checked loaded / folded

trays & covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,148 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,193 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Upper windscreen cracked

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both split (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats & belts not fully checked seats folded / loaded

clutch pedal rubber missing

trays & covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 64,193 miles

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Upper windscreen cracked

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear seats & belts not fully checked seats folded / loaded

clutch pedal rubber missing

trays & covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,480 miles

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear rear belts & rear seats not fully checked boot loaded

clutch pedal rubber missing

trays & covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 48,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear rear belts & rear seats not fully checked boot loaded

clutch pedal rubber missing

trays & covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

items removed from screen

tested with centre rear seat not fitted

trays & covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts / stones in nearside rear tyre

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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VK12 EBZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VK12 EBZ, 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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VK12 EBZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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