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YA12 RRU

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,490 mi
Last recorded132,490 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 RRU
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 132,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm!! 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2026 132,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm!! 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 129,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 121,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,596 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))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 115,596 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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 110,146 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 110,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,190 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 102,190 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 93,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats removed

Fail 29 Jun 2020 93,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats removed

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,301 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,881 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Jul 2015 46,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,045 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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YA12 RRU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YA12 RRU, 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 YA12 RRU registered?

YA12 RRU is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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