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EJ61 HXC

2012 Ford C-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,828 mi
Last recorded120,828 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 HXC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 111,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 111,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 105,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,844 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,036 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 83,667 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 78,310 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 78,310 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 66,781 miles

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

o reading smoke test

Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,688 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 47,236 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,836 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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EJ61 HXC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EJ61 HXC, 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 EJ61 HXC registered?

EJ61 HXC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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