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EK12 COU

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,555 mi
Last recorded120,555 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 COU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,555 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

coolant level below minimum

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,885 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 94,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner side light inop

Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 56,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,789 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,736 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,804 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 30,804 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,236 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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EK12 COU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 COU, 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 EK12 COU registered?

EK12 COU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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