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HG12 OWF

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,304 mi
Last recorded97,304 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 OWF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 97,304 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 93,314 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,286 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 88,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,421 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyre worn inner/outer edges - very close to allowed limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 78,686 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,116 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to near allowed limits inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,879 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from the sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very near to allowed limit - advise to change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 69,879 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from the sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very near to allowed limit - advise to change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 63,087 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 62,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 57,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 57,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 51,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 44,935 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 OWF 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 75%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

HG12 OWF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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