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HJ62 VAY

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,777 mi
Last recorded115,777 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 VAY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 115,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 115,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,697 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 113,697 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,191 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 99,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,470 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 86,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,839 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2019 75,839 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,719 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Aug 2016 35,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2015 24,781 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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HJ62 VAY is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ62 VAY, 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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HJ62 VAY is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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