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H18 CJK

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,879 mi
Last recorded141,879 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 CJK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 141,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 136,835 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 136,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 130,978 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 130,943 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 124,059 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 124,049 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 118,443 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 118,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 112,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 106,544 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 99,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 90,241 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and is rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Jun 2017 77,882 miles

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

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,993 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 13 Jul 2016 67,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH on inner faces. OS has surface peeling (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area + blistering

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

light corrosion to some underbody components

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,077 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,776 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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H18 CJK is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H18 CJK, 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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H18 CJK is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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