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YH12 BKN

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,189 mi
Last recorded151,189 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 BKN
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 151,189 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 147,066 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 146,933 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached engine undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust shield loose

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached not clipping into bodywork (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached not clipping into bodywork (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear additional indicators fitted to boot, not flashing in time with original indicators

Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,127 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber no fitted.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 136,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber no fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 200,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 117,941 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,289 miles

both front tyres edgers wearing

Fail 6 Nov 2018 107,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres edgers wearing

Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,977 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,377 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,263 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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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YH12 BKN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH12 BKN, 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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YH12 BKN is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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