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CE12 CDK

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,034 mi
Last recorded100,034 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 CDK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,034 miles

Corrosion on all rear suspension

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))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,142 miles

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

rusting on all rear suspension

Fail 21 Jan 2025 93,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached link arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

rusting on all rear suspension

Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,387 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))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 86,387 miles

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

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))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,681 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,766 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 71,766 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,567 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 60,699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 53,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 46,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,702 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 29,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R tyre wall scuffed

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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CE12 CDK is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CE12 CDK, 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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CE12 CDK is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is CE12 CDK safe to buy?

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