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AY12 YRD

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,719 mi
Last recorded137,719 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YRD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 137,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 137,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 131,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 131,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,876 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Silencer, rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 117,768 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,595 miles

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

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

windscreen washer hose leaking under operation

Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved air freshener to the nearside ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,574 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device mount now in centre console ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear/flat spots on inner section

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,680 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,512 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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AY12 YRD is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc 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 AY12 YRD, 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 AY12 YRD registered?

AY12 YRD is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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