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VN12 YRE

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,487 mi
Last recorded111,487 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 YRE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 111,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 102,790 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,263 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 100,243 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 98,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 98,555 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,471 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,883 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 85,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,926 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing possible tracking issue (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,128 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,421 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,875 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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VN12 YRE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN12 YRE, 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 VN12 YRE registered?

VN12 YRE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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