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DHJ 842B

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,792 mi
Last recorded108,792 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 842B
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 108,792 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 104,502 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 104,502 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs Pitted On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 88,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,985 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, flat spots on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, flat spots on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 47,143 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,490 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 16,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,803 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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DHJ 842B is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHJ 842B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHJ 842B registered?

DHJ 842B is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is DHJ 842B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHJ 842B shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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