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HG12 EWJ

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,809 mi
Last recorded111,809 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 111,809 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 109,955 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 109,955 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,275 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 101,936 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,585 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,180 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 72,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2155017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,005 miles

covers & shields fitted

offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,151 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2155017 worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,031 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,867 miles

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

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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HG12 EWJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG12 EWJ, 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 HG12 EWJ registered?

HG12 EWJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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