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EL08 SAJ

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,116 mi
Last recorded74,116 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL08 SAJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,116 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 74,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake hose end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake hose end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 59,101 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2024 59,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,522 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 32,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 29,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 28,014 miles

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 11 Oct 2018 26,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,190 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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EL08 SAJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EL08 SAJ, 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 EL08 SAJ registered?

EL08 SAJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is EL08 SAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL08 SAJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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