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HY12 ZLX

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,492 mi
Last recorded92,492 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 ZLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 92,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 85,824 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 85,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,130 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 75,014 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 70,506 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 70,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 64,417 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,255 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres tread lifting slightly

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and Nearside rear

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,688 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,682 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r unable to fully check operation of seat belts

Fail 4 Mar 2016 33,680 miles

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

Child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r unable to fully check operation of seat belts

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,420 miles

Nearside Front 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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HY12 ZLX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZLX, 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 HY12 ZLX registered?

HY12 ZLX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is HY12 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 ZLX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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