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AJ12 GFV

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,195 mi
Last recorded122,195 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 GFV
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 122,195 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 114,868 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to become deattached.

Pass 29 May 2024 106,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 96,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 89,861 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 89,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 79,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner has slight wear, (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2021 79,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and spitting out grease , (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush has become detached, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has become detached, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner has slight wear, (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 73,925 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 73,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16, DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16,DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 66,871 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,824 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 58,824 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,340 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge,

Offside Front worn on inner edge,

Pass 19 May 2016 35,928 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 25,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ12 GFV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ12 GFV, 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 AJ12 GFV registered?

AJ12 GFV is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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