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CLF 16Y

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,849 mi
Last recorded99,849 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLF 16Y
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 99,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 93,861 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 93,861 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,254 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 85,286 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 81,884 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 77,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 72,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre run out on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 59,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre run out on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 51,730 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 51,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,287 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2015 33,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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CLF 16Y is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CLF 16Y, 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 CLF 16Y registered?

CLF 16Y is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is CLF 16Y safe to buy?

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