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AU12 TYF

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,907 mi
Last recorded107,907 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TYF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 107,907 miles

front sub frame very heavily corroded in many places and around suspension mounts

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes perished

rear sub frame very rusty and corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 100,713 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes perished

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 14 Oct 2023 91,344 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn and brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and pitted and brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2022 81,165 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded pads getting low

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 72,645 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres getting low on inner edges and slightly out of shape

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,681 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 60,612 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,891 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 40,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 30,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slight cracking

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 22,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slight cracking

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 15,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 TYF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

AU12 TYF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AU12 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 TYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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