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AD12 DLK

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,691 mi
Last recorded108,691 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DLK
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,691 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 108,691 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2024 105,247 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 100,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 93,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush ?? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush ?? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray wet ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,072 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,695 miles

Both front to the rear wishbone bushes slightly perished

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/F tyre bold on inner edge of the tread

N/R tyre worn low on edges of the tread

O/F tyre bold on edges of the tread

O/R tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,104 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,479 miles

Offside wiper slight smear

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake just within balance 27%

Fail 22 Aug 2016 37,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper slight smear

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake just within balance 27%

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,297 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt check rear

oil leak gear boxs !!!!

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection !!!

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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AD12 DLK is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD12 DLK, 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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AD12 DLK is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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