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HG12 GZZ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,629 mi
Last recorded81,629 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 GZZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 81,629 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 77,451 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 77,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 73,883 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 73,873 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 70,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,621 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,022 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm 2.2mm 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm 2.2mm 3.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm 2.3mm 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 49,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm 2.2mm 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm 2.2mm 3.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm 2.3mm 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,660 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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HG12 GZZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GZZ, 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 HG12 GZZ registered?

HG12 GZZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is HG12 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 GZZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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