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PB12 JCB

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,291 mi
Last recorded127,291 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB12 JCB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 127,291 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 121,924 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 121,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,582 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 116,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 111,025 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip at bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 99,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,474 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 20 Feb 2019 88,921 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,135 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2017 70,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,520 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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PB12 JCB is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red 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 PB12 JCB, 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 PB12 JCB registered?

PB12 JCB is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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