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YD12 LZW

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,431 mi
Last recorded137,431 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LZW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,431 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 137,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2023 124,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 121,098 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Engine coolant level low

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 121,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 97H XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 111,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bottom broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,394 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 94,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,981 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,381 miles

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

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,711 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,287 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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YD12 LZW is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD12 LZW, 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 YD12 LZW registered?

YD12 LZW is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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