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J9 DHK

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,092 mi
Last recorded113,092 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 DHK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 113,092 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 113,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter holed and leaking, contaminating the surrounding area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner 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))

Rear Axle bushes worn

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,599 miles

Middle Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Uneven Wear / Shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2020 68,573 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Uneven Wear / Shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Slightly Insecure

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

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,744 miles

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,912 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 46,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, Cracks In Tyre Tread, Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, Cracks In Tyre Tread, Wearing Inner Edge Also Bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,453 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner egdes 215/55R16

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,059 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

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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J9 DHK is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J9 DHK, 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 J9 DHK registered?

J9 DHK is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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