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FG12 PHJ

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 84,159 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 84,058 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

fuel tank exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 19 Jun 2025 76,576 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,371 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 61,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,528 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 48,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 44,148 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 44,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (60% worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 16,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,068 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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FG12 PHJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FG12 PHJ, 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 FG12 PHJ registered?

FG12 PHJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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