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DM04 HEM

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,320 mi
Last recorded88,320 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM04 HEM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 88,320 miles

Inner drive shaft gaitor

Nearside Inner drive shaft gaitor

Fail 4 Dec 2025 88,320 miles

Inner drive shaft gaitor

Nearside Inner drive shaft gaitor

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 84,659 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,340 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 81,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,178 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 70,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,905 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 62,905 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,971 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,214 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,741 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,741 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,186 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 25,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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DM04 HEM is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DM04 HEM, 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 DM04 HEM registered?

DM04 HEM is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is DM04 HEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM04 HEM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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