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HN12 HDC

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,419 mi
Last recorded140,419 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 HDC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 140,419 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,512 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 132,587 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,903 miles

Front brake discs corroding, inner face, slight lip

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm, uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm, uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroding, offside rear bad,

Fail 22 Sep 2022 127,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs corroding, inner face, slight lip

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm, uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm, uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroding, offside rear bad,

Pass 3 Jun 2021 123,204 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 123,204 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 119,351 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 119,351 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,287 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,277 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 84,675 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HN12 HDC is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HN12 HDC, 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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HN12 HDC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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