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EK12 DPF

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,585 mi
Last recorded50,585 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DPF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 50,585 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 50,584 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 42,116 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 42,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 41,169 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2022 41,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,654 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 38,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 35,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scuffed

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,153 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,412 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,337 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 15,336 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EK12 DPF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EK12 DPF, 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 DPF registered?

EK12 DPF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EK12 DPF safe to buy?

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