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HY12 XJC

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,042 mi
Last recorded119,042 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 XJC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 119,042 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2026 119,042 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2025 112,386 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 112,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid under bonnet pipe broken (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coil springs corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,014 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 105,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 96,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2023 96,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,637 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,612 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,661 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,640 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,586 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,191 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 30,492 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 21,490 miles

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

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

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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HY12 XJC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY12 XJC, 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 HY12 XJC registered?

HY12 XJC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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