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ML51 JAL

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,526 mi
Last recorded54,526 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 JAL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 54,526 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 54,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 41,462 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 41,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,064 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 38,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 21,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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ML51 JAL is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML51 JAL, 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 ML51 JAL registered?

ML51 JAL is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is ML51 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 JAL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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