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GL12 YSD

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,723 mi
Last recorded99,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YSD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 99,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 92,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 82,999 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 82,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint has a cut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play affected by the cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 82,856 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 75,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,297 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,521 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 59,325 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 51,181 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,016 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 44,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,177 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,385 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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GL12 YSD is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL12 YSD, 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 GL12 YSD registered?

GL12 YSD is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is GL12 YSD safe to buy?

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