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J4 EDF

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,209 mi
Last recorded125,209 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 EDF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 125,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 118,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 109,737 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear brake disc corroded on edges / rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 108,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 102,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,736 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Under Vehicle Corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,046 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,729 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre of tread ? Advise new tyre ? (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush ? (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre ?

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre of tread ? Advise new tyre ? 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 57,487 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre of tread ? Advise new tyre ? (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush ? (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre ?

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre of tread ? Advise new tyre ? 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 48,732 miles

Nearside rear tyre ? Wearing on inner edge

Slight wear on rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,443 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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J4 EDF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J4 EDF, 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 J4 EDF registered?

J4 EDF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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