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ET12 FOJ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,173 mi
Last recorded109,173 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FOJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 109,173 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 109,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 105,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 101,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 96,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 96,592 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 91,444 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,628 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,865 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,634 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,060 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,114 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,860 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 19 Aug 2015 41,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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ET12 FOJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET12 FOJ, 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 ET12 FOJ registered?

ET12 FOJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is ET12 FOJ safe to buy?

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