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VU12 YUF

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 YUF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 94,035 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 94,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,049 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2023 87,276 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 87,273 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 25 Feb 2022 83,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,682 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge & slight damage outer wall

Fail 30 Jul 2020 80,682 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge & slight damage outer wall

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,566 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2019 76,566 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,925 miles

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

Near side front outer brake pad appears worn

Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,933 miles

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

passenger side boot seat folded down with stuff on top

Fail 13 Jul 2017 58,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

passenger side boot seat folded down with stuff on top

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,432 miles

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

Fail 17 Feb 2016 43,432 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VU12 YUF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VU12 YUF, 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 VU12 YUF registered?

VU12 YUF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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