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FD12 YZF

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,471 mi
Last recorded98,471 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 YZF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 98,471 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,892 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,813 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Apr 2020 69,519 miles

covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2020 69,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 67,942 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Fail 16 May 2019 67,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 63,230 miles

Rear tyres both, and offside front cracking

items removed from drivers view prior to test

v engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2017 53,067 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2016 43,517 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

fuel tank filler pipes damp

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2015 25,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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FD12 YZF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZF, 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 FD12 YZF registered?

FD12 YZF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is FD12 YZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 YZF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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