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HW12 AKJ

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 104,674 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 104,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 91,538 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 91,534 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,342 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 76,339 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,807 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jul 2018 49,908 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 49,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,300 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 40,233 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,616 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,948 miles

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

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

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

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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HW12 AKJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HW12 AKJ, 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 HW12 AKJ registered?

HW12 AKJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HW12 AKJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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