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EX12 ZGH

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 ZGH
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,802 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 80,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 72,664 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 71,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 71,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 70,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

oil seepage

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,784 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 69,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 64,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 55,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted osf

Pass 22 May 2015 42,155 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 42,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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EX12 ZGH is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EX12 ZGH, 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 EX12 ZGH registered?

EX12 ZGH is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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