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EF12 HNB

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,073 mi
Last recorded113,073 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HNB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 113,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower part of wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 113,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower part of wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 104,206 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,015 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 82,014 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,582 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 70,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,403 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,231 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2018 46,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,341 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,694 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,797 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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EF12 HNB is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF12 HNB, 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 EF12 HNB registered?

EF12 HNB is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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