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VK62 GJF

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,915 mi
Last recorded105,915 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 GJF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 105,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Insufficient engine oil to carry out test 1 lt added

Fail 21 Jan 2026 105,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Insufficient engine oil to carry out test 1 lt added

Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,408 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 63,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,170 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,195 miles

NSF + OSR tyre treads on legal limit

OSF tyre close to legal limit

replace tyres soon

slight play NSR trail arm bush

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,138 miles

OSR tyre, inner edge low + nail in tread

some play in NSR main trail arm bush

Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,767 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 42,767 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to NSR outer tyre wall (exposed cords) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,596 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has small cut

Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,504 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 28,504 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 21,961 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 21,961 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,079 miles

Objects removed from view prior to test

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

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 9 Sep 2015 15,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Objects removed from view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Undertray fitted obscuring view

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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VK62 GJF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VK62 GJF, 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 VK62 GJF registered?

VK62 GJF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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