CarVerify

Free Car Check

SO12 HJG

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HJG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 94,264 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 90,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 87,214 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,703 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 77,700 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,645 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 74,645 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,591 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 110,581 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,959 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 56,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 1.6mm on inner edge 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 advise: uneven tyre wear, have tracking / 4 wheel alignment checked. (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 50,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 1.6mm on inner edge 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 advise: uneven tyre wear, have tracking / 4 wheel alignment checked. (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,011 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 46,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,399 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
Full Ford C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SO12 HJG is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SO12 HJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO12 HJG?

You can check the full history of SO12 HJG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SO12 HJG registered?

SO12 HJG is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is SO12 HJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 HJG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO12 HJG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SO12 HJG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.