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GU12 EKK

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,486 mi
Last recorded122,486 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 EKK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2026 122,478 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2025 116,841 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 116,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 111,351 miles

corrosion on front brake disc

covers /under trays fitted

engine oil low

font brake pads low inner side

o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear number plate dis coloured

Fail 12 Jan 2024 111,351 miles

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

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

Brake fluid not visible low (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front brake disc

covers /under trays fitted

engine oil low

font brake pads low inner side

o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear number plate dis coloured

Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,277 miles

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

Front factory fitted engine covers

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 85,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,889 miles

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

Front engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 215/ 50/r17

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , red [ been hot ] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,810 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,238 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 60,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 49,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2016 49,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Feb 2015 41,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU12 EKK is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU12 EKK, 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 GU12 EKK registered?

GU12 EKK is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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