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EK12 FJU

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,838 mi
Last recorded138,838 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 FJU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 138,838 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 138,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 130,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 130,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 122,702 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 122,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 114,589 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 114,589 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 105,952 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 19 Mar 2021 98,386 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 98,386 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,993 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 92,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,938 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,757 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 71,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,868 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 61,863 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 53,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FJU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 FJU registered?

EK12 FJU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 FJU shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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