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YM12 HCE

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,362 mi
Last recorded116,362 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 HCE
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 116,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

Fail 15 May 2026 116,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 109,184 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

plastic trims over outer sills and under-tray fitted

rear indicators faded

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

Fail 12 May 2025 109,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

plastic trims over outer sills and under-tray fitted

rear indicators faded

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 104,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

t.p.m light on

Pass 18 May 2023 97,347 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,956 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 83,956 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 71,294 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,280 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,649 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 32,877 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 16,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 3,438 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 3,030 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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YM12 HCE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YM12 HCE, 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 YM12 HCE registered?

YM12 HCE is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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