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EJ12 KHX

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,402 mi
Last recorded155,402 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 KHX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 155,402 miles

vibration through car

Fail 14 Jan 2026 155,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vibration through car

Pass 7 Jan 2025 149,122 miles

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 7 Jan 2025 149,122 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 22 Jan 2024 143,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jan 2024 143,330 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,857 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,160 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,426 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,390 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,427 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 55,427 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2016 42,793 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 42,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2015 29,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ12 KHX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ12 KHX, 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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EJ12 KHX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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