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LA12 CJO

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,168 mi
Last recorded94,168 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 CJO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 94,168 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 71,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,268 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 52,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 37,136 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 37,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,256 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 33,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt . N/S/R and O/S/R

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall but no cord exposed

Fail 21 Jul 2015 24,754 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall but no cord exposed

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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LA12 CJO is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA12 CJO, 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 LA12 CJO registered?

LA12 CJO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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