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YH12 VVB

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,249 mi
Last recorded104,249 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VVB
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 104,249 miles

centre seat in middle row and both rear most seats are in stowed position or removed from vehicle

exhaust system leaking

offside reverse light inoperative

tps light on

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,974 miles

2 rear most seats in stowed position

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

Fail 21 Oct 2025 95,974 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

2 rear most seats in stowed position

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

offside reverse light inoperative

Pass 4 Nov 2024 89,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Subframe and suspension components are corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2024 89,830 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Subframe and suspension components are corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,702 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,155 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,451 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,688 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 39,610 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 33,177 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 27,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VVB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YH12 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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