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HJ12 GWN

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,401 mi
Last recorded115,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 GWN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 115,401 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front fog lamps not working

suspect compression leak

Fail 3 Sep 2024 115,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .55 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front fog lamps not working

suspect compression leak

Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 104,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel hose leaking injector spill off hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,138 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,899 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 97,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,991 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 82,496 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,755 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 72,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 60,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,342 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Apr 2016 30,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,227 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 28,227 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HJ12 GWN is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJ12 GWN, 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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HJ12 GWN is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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