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EK12 UPC

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,179 mi
Last recorded138,179 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UPC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,179 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 138,179 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 123,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads around 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads around 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 95,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Oct 2022 76,841 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (bald)inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,311 miles

Front wiper blades slight deterioration

Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,333 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertray and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,422 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 UPC is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 UPC, 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 UPC registered?

EK12 UPC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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