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YC12 NHJ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,402 mi
Last recorded68,402 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 68,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 67,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 60,133 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 60,129 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Lamp unit slightly damaged/cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2020 54,924 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 54,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radias (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 50,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,358 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,358 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,026 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed passenger seat (5.2.2b)

Offside Front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,422 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,598 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 NHJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC12 NHJ, 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

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What year was YC12 NHJ registered?

YC12 NHJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 NHJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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