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SH12 GXJ

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 GXJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 92,015 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 88,555 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

both top strut mounts worn

heatshield

Fail 20 Aug 2025 88,547 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both top strut mounts worn

heatshield

Pass 13 Aug 2024 80,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear section silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower camber arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower camber arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened camber stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened camber stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,283 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 22 Jul 2019 38,339 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 32,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,151 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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SH12 GXJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SH12 GXJ, 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 SH12 GXJ registered?

SH12 GXJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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