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DK12 TZD

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,636 mi
Last recorded146,636 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 TZD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 146,636 miles

Nearside Front radiator support bracket corroded and hold

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

front heat shield loose

Fail 29 Apr 2025 146,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt come undone (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front radiator support bracket corroded and hold

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

front heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2024 139,005 miles

exhaust corroded

heat shields loose

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 128,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn at edges (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn at edges (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear heatshields insecure

exhaust corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 120,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heart shield insecure

Fail 3 May 2022 120,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heart shield insecure

Pass 21 May 2021 115,583 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 May 2021 115,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 110,237 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 110,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,550 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 99,549 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,127 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 87,125 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,591 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,591 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,552 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,552 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 May 2015 56,030 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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DK12 TZD is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DK12 TZD, 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 DK12 TZD registered?

DK12 TZD is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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