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DS12 DZY

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,789 mi
Last recorded158,789 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 DZY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 158,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 132,457 miles

Central Front Outer side panel dented

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 132,455 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Outer side panel dented

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,933 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 121,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 105,449 miles

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

Offside Front Inner constant velocity joint boot - slight seepage

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to wear bars

Nearside Rear Wearing close to wear bars. and nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 78,392 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 59,768 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to testing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,710 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS12 DZY is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS12 DZY, 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 DS12 DZY registered?

DS12 DZY is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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