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SH12 YRS

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,676 mi
Last recorded92,676 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 YRS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 75,516 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure Cover Above Exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 75,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Undertray not fully secure Cover Above Exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,640 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 56,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 43,961 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 43,947 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 43,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,271 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 40,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 31,684 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 10,855 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 YRS is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SH12 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

SH12 YRS is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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