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YB12 TLU

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,711 mi
Last recorded112,711 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TLU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 112,711 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 105,137 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 105,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,495 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,335 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 90,335 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,737 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 84,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 265/50 ZR17 ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,448 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (215/50r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 78,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front brake pads 80% worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (215/50r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,194 miles

Both rear tyre on 3mm of tread

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

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread (215/50r17)

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,983 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 67,983 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,703 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 60,703 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (aero blade) (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,976 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread (215/50r17)

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,575 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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YB12 TLU is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB12 TLU, 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 YB12 TLU registered?

YB12 TLU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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