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DE62 HFJ

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,140 mi
Last recorded130,140 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HFJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 130,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 119,767 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,057 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,018 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 103,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,240 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 95,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,052 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split - leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured becoming white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,827 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 67,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,577 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 29,577 miles

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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DE62 HFJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE62 HFJ, 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 DE62 HFJ registered?

DE62 HFJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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