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SL12 KXJ

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,570 mi
Last recorded77,570 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KXJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 77,570 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad not fitted correctly

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 77,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad not fitted correctly

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 75,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 75,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 14 Mar 2024 70,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyres inner edge slightly out of shape

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,367 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 63,367 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2022 56,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,456 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,625 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 33,876 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2019 33,876 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,444 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,814 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SL12 KXJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 KXJ, 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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SL12 KXJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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