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EA62 SYX

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,399 mi
Last recorded89,399 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 SYX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,399 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration blue and whit smoke - Engine burning oil (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 89,398 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration blue and whit smoke - Engine burning oil (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,079 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 May 2024 77,741 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 72,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,023 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 72,021 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,746 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,171 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,375 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 37,375 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,167 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 32,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,598 miles

front brake pads wearing low and n/s/r tyre wearing uneven + nail in

Fail 5 Apr 2017 25,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low and n/s/r tyre wearing uneven + nail in

Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,751 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,484 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 15,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SYX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

EA62 SYX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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