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ERZ 4490

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 4490
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 105,702 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 105,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,573 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 90,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 215/55 16, ~3mm, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16, ~3mm, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 90,161 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working BOTH (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 215/55 16, ~3mm, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16, ~3mm, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,955 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 79,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,581 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components but not weakened

Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components but not weakened

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2019 62,021 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,435 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,767 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2016 46,904 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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ERZ 4490 is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ERZ 4490, 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 ERZ 4490 registered?

ERZ 4490 is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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