2012 Ford Grand C-Max · 13,032 MOT tests
2012 Ford Grand C-Max reliability
2012 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Grand C-Max years (13,032 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- 35.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 91,532
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,032
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 6.3% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Ford Grand C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.6%
- Tyres10.6%
- Brakes8.8%
- Suspension7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.27%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 3.61%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.31%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.86%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.61%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.71%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.77%)
Other years
Every Ford Grand C-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Ford Grand C-Max reliable?
2012 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Grand C-Max years (13,032 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Ford Grand C-Max MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (4.27% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Ford Grand C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Ford Grand C-Max shows 91,532 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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