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YC12 LYF

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,704 mi
Last recorded96,704 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LYF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 96,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 93,078 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 93,078 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,519 miles

Exhaust heat shield secured

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,102 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fron tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,098 miles

child seat fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 17,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,659 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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YC12 LYF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC12 LYF, 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 YC12 LYF registered?

YC12 LYF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YC12 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 LYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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