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Y17 YHR

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 YHR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 112,819 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 112,819 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 112,817 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,323 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 99,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,575 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 85,575 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 75,068 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,284 miles

slight judder and knock from steering

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

Offside Rear seat difficult to secure

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat difficult to secure

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

slight judder and knock from steering

Pass 6 Jul 2017 32,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven/stepping on inner tread Also cracking on outer wall

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,704 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres worn off on inner edge

Low fuel light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,866 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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Y17 YHR is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y17 YHR, 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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Y17 YHR is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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