2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

3,698 MOT tests in 2024. 63.4% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time63.4%
Failed or needed repairs36.6%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,698 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    206 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    209 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    205 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.9%
  2. Brakes12.4%
  3. Tyres12.3%
  4. Suspension10.3%
  5. Body & chassis7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Ford Grand C-Max?

In 2024, 63.4% of 2012 Ford Grand C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,698 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Ford Grand C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Ford Grand C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).