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AK12 ARZ

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,966 mi
Last recorded87,966 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ARZ
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 87,966 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 87,966 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 85,024 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 85,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 81,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 78,773 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 78,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,319 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 70,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Heatshield slightly insecure.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,846 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 34,082 miles

Nearside Front washer jet weak but still covers windscreen.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,611 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 9,336 miles

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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 ARZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK12 ARZ, 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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AK12 ARZ is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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