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NJ12 PHO

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,039 mi
Last recorded118,039 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 PHO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 118,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,060 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 111,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted INNER RIM DAMAGED SO IT MAKES THE TYRE BUCKALDE. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,582 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,012 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,547 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,773 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,184 miles

fuel cap outer cover missing

Fail 14 Mar 2016 26,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap outer cover missing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,820 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

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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NJ12 PHO is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NJ12 PHO, 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 NJ12 PHO registered?

NJ12 PHO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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