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FD12 YVX

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,968 mi
Last recorded116,968 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 YVX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 116,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and surrounding suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 116,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on inner edge exposing cords/ply. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on inner edge exposing cords/ply. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Front brake system in poor condition (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on inner edge exposing cords/ply. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on inner edge exposing cords/ply. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and surrounding suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 103,363 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2025 103,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 87,792 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 87,555 miles

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leaking fluid with excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has damage exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has damage exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully assess lower engine mount under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,608 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 73,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Small stone chip

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,362 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres showing sings of wear

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,260 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,026 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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FD12 YVX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD12 YVX, 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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FD12 YVX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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