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MA62 JAO

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,140 mi
Last recorded148,140 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 JAO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,140 miles

Front under tray insecure

Offside parking brake reading low

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat sheild insecure not likely to fall off

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 147,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front under tray insecure

Offside parking brake reading low

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat sheild insecure not likely to fall off

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing / nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 137,060 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 33% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board diesel injector leak of gases ! (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing / nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of overheating .

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,019 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 95,155 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs scoured on inner face

Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,711 miles

nearside & offside rear brake pads look low

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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MA62 JAO is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MA62 JAO, 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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MA62 JAO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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