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FH12 ZCA

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,646 mi
Last recorded107,646 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 ZCA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,646 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 107,623 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 103,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 103,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 96,519 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,469 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 88,469 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,641 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 80,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,067 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,121 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,544 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 59,426 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 52,641 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,634 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 45,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FH12 ZCA is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH12 ZCA, 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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FH12 ZCA is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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