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LT12 HCJ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,205 mi
Last recorded65,205 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 HCJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 65,205 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 65,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 61,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread cracking too excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread cracking too excess, also punctured and low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 59,381 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,113 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jan 2022 54,838 miles

coolant level low

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,425 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,378 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 39,311 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,399 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 22,172 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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LT12 HCJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LT12 HCJ, 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 LT12 HCJ registered?

LT12 HCJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is LT12 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 HCJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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