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MT12 OAJ

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,346 mi
Last recorded71,346 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 OAJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,346 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 71,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 59,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 38,676 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,405 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 22,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 20,284 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 18,364 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 14,191 miles

Offside washer jet partly blocked

trays & covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 10,066 miles

trays & covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 10,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

trays & covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 5,556 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 4,921 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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MT12 OAJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT12 OAJ, 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 MT12 OAJ registered?

MT12 OAJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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