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MA12 HLC

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,793 mi
Last recorded73,793 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 HLC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 73,793 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 67,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,835 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,118 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 57,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also on 2m (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,319 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,977 miles

engine cover-under tray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,593 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 29,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,163 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,060 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 19,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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MA12 HLC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA12 HLC, 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 MA12 HLC registered?

MA12 HLC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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