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SD12 YKS

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,219 mi
Last recorded126,219 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 YKS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 126,219 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 116,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 116,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 103,605 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,861 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 97,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,060 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and n/s/rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Wearing unevely inner edge. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. Bald on inner edge. Worn on outer edge. Small cut on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,471 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and unevenly worn / stepped on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 88,471 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML On the dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No defined dipped beam light pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wiper ripped / worn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and unevenly worn / stepped on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,795 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

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

emissions too clean at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,587 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 47,585 miles

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

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

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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SD12 YKS is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD12 YKS, 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 SD12 YKS registered?

SD12 YKS is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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