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AK12 BJZ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,280 mi
Last recorded126,280 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BJZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 126,280 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 126,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken showing white light too rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 115,550 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 111,279 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 107,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,458 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,482 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,494 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,094 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,117 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AK12 BJZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 59,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 BJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 BJZ registered?

AK12 BJZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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