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YD12 BVN

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,630 mi
Last recorded174,630 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BVN
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 174,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 163,154 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 151,073 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 151,073 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner cannot see brake pads clearly enough to fully assess wear

rearmost roof bar moves slightly / slightly insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2019 133,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner cannot see brake pads clearly enough to fully assess wear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing unevenly and also osr on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rearmost roof bar moves slightly / slightly insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,969 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid on minimum

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,730 miles

TYRE SIZE: 215/55X16 97W

o/s/r tyre worn very heavily on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TYRE SIZE: 215/55X16 97W

o/s/r tyre worn very heavily on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,793 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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YD12 BVN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YD12 BVN, 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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YD12 BVN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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