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YS12 BUA

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,215 mi
Last recorded138,215 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BUA
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 138,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

crack in screen

Pass 5 Apr 2025 129,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 115,007 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 98,285 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2022 89,052 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 77,672 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 77,672 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,634 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge

all four tyre valves perished

emissions too low to detect

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,253 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,536 miles

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

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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YS12 BUA is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YS12 BUA, 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 YS12 BUA registered?

YS12 BUA is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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