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SL12 JKU

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,646 mi
Last recorded134,646 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 JKU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 134,646 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer cv boots leaking

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

nearside rear brake caliper spring clip missing

parking brake cables worn and slightly sticking

parking brake slightly binding after parking brake application

slight corrosion on front sub frame

Fail 8 Aug 2026 134,646 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

both outer cv boots leaking

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

nearside rear brake caliper spring clip missing

parking brake cables worn and slightly sticking

parking brake slightly binding after parking brake application

slight corrosion on front sub frame

Pass 5 Jul 2025 128,095 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

nearside rear brake caliper spring clip missing

offside front outer cv boot slightly leaking

offside rear brake slightly binding / lever arm not returning fully

offside rear parking brake cable end corroded/worn

Fail 5 Jul 2025 128,095 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

nearside rear brake caliper spring clip missing

offside front outer cv boot slightly leaking

offside rear brake slightly binding / lever arm not returning fully

offside rear parking brake cable end corroded/worn

Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,977 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 103,845 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 103,845 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,100 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 94,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,595 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 93,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,767 miles

Central Front EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,190 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 11,525 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,209 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SL12 JKU is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL12 JKU, 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 SL12 JKU registered?

SL12 JKU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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