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AF12 UEP

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,256 mi
Last recorded179,256 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UEP
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 179,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 164,364 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 164,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 152,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 147,304 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 147,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 136,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 126,888 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 120,632 miles

n/s inner c/v boot perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 1 May 2019 102,073 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 102,073 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,649 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 59,649 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,025 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,146 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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AF12 UEP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF12 UEP, 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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AF12 UEP is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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