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YD12 KTL

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,458 mi
Last recorded96,458 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 KTL
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 96,458 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,991 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear flexi brake hoses are perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush is seperating and has slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt is slow in retracting

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush is seperating and has slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside middle plastic outer sill cover is damaged slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower control arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 86,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section badly fractured and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear flexi brake hoses are perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush is seperating and has slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt is slow in retracting

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush is seperating and has slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside middle plastic outer sill cover is damaged slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower control arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,341 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear flexipipes are deteoriating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Offside Front exterior mirror has been secured with tape and is secure for mot restest

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

Offside middle outer plastics on sill damaged in middle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust has had a temp repair patch applied

Fail 19 Sep 2024 76,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear flexipipes are deteoriating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

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

Offside middle outer plastics on sill damaged in middle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,349 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 66,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,544 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,630 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 41,979 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 41,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,229 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,463 miles

Offside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,716 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 24,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,174 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KTL is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD12 KTL, 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 YD12 KTL registered?

YD12 KTL is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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