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MJ12 CUA

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,202 mi
Last recorded117,202 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 CUA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 117,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 108,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 102,840 miles

Undertray not fully secure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,722 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,891 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 88,891 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,759 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 76,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,160 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,303 miles

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

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,858 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 44,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MJ12 CUA is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ12 CUA, 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 MJ12 CUA registered?

MJ12 CUA is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 June 2012.

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