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AF12 VWG

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,453 mi
Last recorded71,453 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VWG
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 71,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 65,352 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 65,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 57,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,827 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, slight perishing in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge & slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread & sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inside edge & slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread & sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,423 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2020 51,319 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,044 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,362 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wiper blade secured to arm with zip tie

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,394 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 30,969 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil seal leak

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VWG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF12 VWG, 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 AF12 VWG registered?

AF12 VWG is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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