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VN61 ZYH

2012 Ford Grand C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,355 mi
Last recorded114,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Grand C-max69,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 ZYH
MakeFord
ModelGrand C-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 114,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor scratching in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deteriorated age splitting/tears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 114,338 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipes area (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split/detached from sleeve/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split/detached from sleeve/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor scratching in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deteriorated age splitting/tears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,839 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 111,837 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 111,834 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,025 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 99,025 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 87,745 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 87,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,050 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,700 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,024 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,158 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 33,388 miles

Nearside Rear unable to test seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear unable to test seat belt

Rear unable to test middle seat belt

Fail 7 Jan 2016 33,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear unable to test seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear unable to test seat belt

Rear unable to test middle seat belt

Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,621 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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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VN61 ZYH is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN61 ZYH, 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 VN61 ZYH registered?

VN61 ZYH is a 2012 Ford Grand C-max, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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