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RJ12 ZZE

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,618 mi
Last recorded85,618 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 ZZE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,618 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 85,579 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,413 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

off side front brake disc very poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2025 81,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

off side front brake disc very poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,233 miles

front brake discs poor condition

possible puncture n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,418 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2023 70,405 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2022 63,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,861 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,587 miles

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

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)

light rust offside front brake disc inner face

Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,546 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside side skirt damaged and secred with duck tape

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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RJ12 ZZE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ12 ZZE, 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 RJ12 ZZE registered?

RJ12 ZZE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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