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YH12 VWS

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,465 mi
Last recorded134,465 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VWS
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 134,465 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 134,460 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to bad engine misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,988 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 125,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 116,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,920 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,978 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 90,978 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,140 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,726 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,081 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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YH12 VWS is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH12 VWS, 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 YH12 VWS registered?

YH12 VWS is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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