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AU12 JLX

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,657 mi
Last recorded125,657 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 125,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,660 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2023 103,750 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 90,386 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 90,386 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 82,608 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,322 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 72,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,941 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,950 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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AU12 JLX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU12 JLX, 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 AU12 JLX registered?

AU12 JLX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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