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LP12 FYL

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,376 mi
Last recorded78,376 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 FYL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,376 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread is lifting

Fail 18 May 2026 78,376 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread is lifting

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 75,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 71,110 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 71,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 65,011 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 13 May 2022 58,275 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

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

Fail 13 May 2022 58,275 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,535 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 47,533 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 35,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 35,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,434 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 18,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,081 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 5,290 miles

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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LP12 FYL is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LP12 FYL, 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 LP12 FYL registered?

LP12 FYL is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is LP12 FYL safe to buy?

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