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CY12 LHO

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,591 mi
Last recorded93,591 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 LHO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 93,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2026 93,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2025 68,977 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 54,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 50,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 40,050 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 40,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 26,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 24,702 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 23,126 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 23,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 19,741 miles

Under tray fitted unable to check some underneath/underside components

x2 Rear seats folded down been put up straight to check adult seat belts

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,304 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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CY12 LHO is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 CY12 LHO, 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 CY12 LHO registered?

CY12 LHO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is CY12 LHO safe to buy?

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