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ET12 HBX

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,403 mi
Last recorded110,403 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 HBX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 110,403 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 110,403 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,582 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 81,582 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,392 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,550 miles

engine under tray is fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2018 47,550 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

engine under tray is fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,290 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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ET12 HBX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HBX, 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 ET12 HBX registered?

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

Is ET12 HBX safe to buy?

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