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FV62 VHJ

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,838 mi
Last recorded79,838 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 79,838 miles

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

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

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

rear seat and belts not checked as seat covered

Fail 18 Nov 2025 79,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

rear seat and belts not checked as seat covered

Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,117 miles

Rear seat belts not tested due to seats being folded

Fail 16 Nov 2024 74,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to seats being folded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm bold on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 68,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm bold on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,403 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,385 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2021 56,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,508 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 13 Nov 2018 39,058 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 39,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 34,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers/under-tray blocking view of components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 28,966 miles

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

engine cover/under-tray blocking view of components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 28,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover/under-tray blocking view of components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,327 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FV62 VHJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FV62 VHJ, 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 FV62 VHJ registered?

FV62 VHJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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