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YK12 VMC

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,106 mi
Last recorded155,106 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VMC
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 155,106 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad not fitted.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative.

Offside Front Mirror cover damaged.

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

Tow bar slightly corroded.

Various exhaust heat shields insecure.

Various rear seatbelts not checked, seats folded down.

Fail 22 Oct 2024 155,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn near to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge, 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti slip pad not fitted.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative.

Offside Front Mirror cover damaged.

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

Tow bar slightly corroded.

Various exhaust heat shields insecure.

Various rear seatbelts not checked, seats folded down.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 146,949 miles

Accident damage to nearside rear.

Clutch pedal pad not fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And small cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 122,517 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 108,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 92,044 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 15 May 2019 92,044 miles

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

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 18 May 2018 74,927 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 74,927 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror lamp (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2017 55,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 14 May 2017 55,651 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 20 May 2016 38,380 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,632 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 37,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,964 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 25,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YK12 VMC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YK12 VMC, 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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YK12 VMC is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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