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SD12 ZFJ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,158 mi
Last recorded52,158 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 ZFJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 52,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 51,102 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 51,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached Ball joint not fully inserted into hub, securing bolt not in groove (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 49,857 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 46,687 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,340 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 43,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 43,451 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm REAR BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 41,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 38,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,901 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,441 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 33,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,806 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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SD12 ZFJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

SD12 ZFJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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