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YC12 NKZ

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,976 mi
Last recorded84,976 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 NKZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 84,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 84,976 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 81,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,390 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,240 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 48,224 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,457 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted.

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

Nearside Front Tyre in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre in poor condition.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,749 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obstructing some components from inspection.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,359 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Apr 2015 13,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC12 NKZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

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

Is YC12 NKZ safe to buy?

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