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AK12 ARF

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,319 mi
Last recorded65,319 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ARF
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 65,319 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,324 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 63,324 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,139 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,447 miles

O/s/f + n/s/f tyre treads down to 0mm inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,840 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is worn low on tread on extreme inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only 2 rear passenger seats accessible at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2015 31,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only 2 rear passenger seats accessible at time of test

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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AK12 ARF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK12 ARF, 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 AK12 ARF registered?

AK12 ARF is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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