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FD12 YZL

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,088 mi
Last recorded87,088 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 YZL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 87,088 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front pads low and disc worn

Fail 15 Aug 2025 87,068 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 82,318 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges + 3mm

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear outer seats fitted with child seats but able to fully test adult belts

Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,873 miles

Child seat fitted Nearside rear but able to fully test adult belt

Child seat fitted offside rear but unable to fully test adult belt

Covers fitted

Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear brake pads low

Rear discs deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2021 68,659 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seat unable to fully test adult belts

Covers fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 68,659 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seat unable to fully test adult belts

Covers fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,195 miles

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats unable to fully test adult belts time of test

covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,745 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted to nearside rear but able to fully test adult belt

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear has a child seat fitted unable to fully test adult belt time of test

undertrays

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,540 miles

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

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

undertrays

Pass 5 Aug 2017 56,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,565 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 37,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YZL is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YZL, 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 FD12 YZL registered?

FD12 YZL is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is FD12 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 YZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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