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AJ61 GMF

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GMF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 99,745 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to zero on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to zero on inner edge. Deep cut in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to zero on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S lamp n/w (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,160 miles

Both rear doors difficult to open and close to gain access to rear seats

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray damaged , lose but not likely to become unattached at present time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2023 90,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear doors difficult to open and close to gain access to rear seats

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray damaged , lose but not likely to become unattached at present time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2022 81,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides excessively worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 81,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides excessively worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,800 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,133 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 67,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,717 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - badly worn inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin < 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,719 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r tyre worn below limit on inside edge

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,532 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,422 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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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AJ61 GMF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AJ61 GMF, 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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AJ61 GMF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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