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YR12 TUW

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,832 mi
Last recorded83,832 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 TUW
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 83,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 83,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 68,340 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 60,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 60,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 53,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 53,598 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 50,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge,starting to split outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable ferrule badly corroded where it connects to caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable ferrule badly corroded where it connects to caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 44,969 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting around outer edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge,starting to split outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable ferrule badly corroded where it connects to caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable ferrule badly corroded where it connects to caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 41,418 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,and cracking,no cords visible

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cable ends where they connect to calipers,corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 41,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,and cracking,no cords visible

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cable ends where they connect to calipers,corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides cable ends corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,034 miles

both sides handbrake cable ends corroded and weakened

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish & split

Fail 16 Jun 2016 29,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish & split

Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,117 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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YR12 TUW is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YR12 TUW, 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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YR12 TUW is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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