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N12 ELC

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 ELC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,852 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 106,852 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 101,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,694 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 93,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,417 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 73,417 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,824 miles

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

Tyre sizes different front to rear but the same across axles

Fail 29 Aug 2019 57,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre sizes different front to rear but the same across axles

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,251 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,252 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,216 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 37,216 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N12 ELC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 N12 ELC, 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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N12 ELC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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