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CA12 HMD

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,903 mi
Last recorded134,903 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HMD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 134,903 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps - nearly unable to create a projected beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front - top of forward chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Radiator lower support bracket corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 134,903 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements 12% achieved - O/S roughly 50% less effort than N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps - nearly unable to create a projected beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front - top of forward chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Radiator lower support bracket corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 127,285 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - lower am - rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low braking effort on test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 127,283 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides - inner edge - 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - lower am - rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low braking effort on test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 118,733 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis/bumper support extension - corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 118,730 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge - 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis/bumper support extension - corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 109,630 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - lower arm - rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 101,918 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 94,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 94,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 88,912 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 81,134 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rearward bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 72,354 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 11 May 2018 72,354 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH rearward (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2017 65,215 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2016 55,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,730 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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CA12 HMD is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA12 HMD, 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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CA12 HMD is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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