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EA62 SBO

2012 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,827 mi
Last recorded104,827 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 SBO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 104,827 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 98,419 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))

Fail 12 May 2025 98,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 80,698 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 80,660 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance caliper binding (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 72,146 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 72,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 65,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 65,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,747 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 53,747 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,719 miles

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Fail 28 Oct 2019 48,719 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [recommended] (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 29,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [recommended] (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,562 miles

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

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)

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

Remved items from mirror prior to test

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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EA62 SBO is a 2012 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA62 SBO, 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 EA62 SBO registered?

EA62 SBO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is EA62 SBO safe to buy?

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