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CT12 AAJ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,005 mi
Last recorded129,005 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 AAJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 129,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,758 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 115,360 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose outer seat trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower lever cover missing seat back

Offside Rear backplate rusted away

heat shield insecure and jagged edges

Fail 8 Apr 2024 115,360 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose outer seat trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower lever cover missing seat back

Offside Rear backplate rusted away

heat shield insecure and jagged edges

Pass 11 Apr 2023 108,603 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 96,977 miles

Covers fitted

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 12 May 2021 96,977 miles

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

Covers fitted

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,522 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,257 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 13 Aug 2018 71,252 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))

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,366 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front brake pads getting low + disks worn

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,862 miles

under tray and engine cove fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,888 miles

2 childs seats fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,892 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 29,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CT12 AAJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CT12 AAJ, 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 CT12 AAJ registered?

CT12 AAJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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