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EK12 MZZ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,407 mi
Last recorded110,407 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,407 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 110,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 103,448 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 103,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,420 miles

light switch faulty but works as intended

Fail 16 Dec 2022 91,420 miles

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

light switch faulty but works as intended

Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,686 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker O/S (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose shied insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bones both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 83,685 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker O/S (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose shied insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bones both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,328 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,240 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 37,239 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,250 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 60,250 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,522 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 49,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2015 37,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MZZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

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

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