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WL12 GWX

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,362 mi
Last recorded56,362 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 GWX
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,362 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,612 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 48,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 38,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area possibly crank shaft oil seal behind flywheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 38,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 205mm width & remaining three wheels 215mm width (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area possibly crank shaft oil seal behind flywheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 34,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & offside rear (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2017 34,173 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & offside rear (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WL12 GWX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WL12 GWX, 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 WL12 GWX registered?

WL12 GWX is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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