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AY12 YRM

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,867 mi
Last recorded140,867 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YRM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 140,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 137,309 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 134,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sleeve splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Sleeve splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 134,538 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust heat shield on tank insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sleeve splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Sleeve splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,362 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 128,362 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS Wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high After bulb fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,090 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 117,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 111,125 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 111,124 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 108,653 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 3 May 2017 101,375 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 96,014 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,639 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 YRM is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

AY12 YRM is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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