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J70 CUF

2012 Ford C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 CUF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,333 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 95,329 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,353 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 77,297 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 77,297 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 69,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,388 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,719 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,977 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,282 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 40,839 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 40,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,076 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,440 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 23,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,534 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 15,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J70 CUF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J70 CUF, 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 J70 CUF registered?

J70 CUF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is J70 CUF safe to buy?

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