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YD12 RZE

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,114 mi
Last recorded143,114 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 RZE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 143,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 132,882 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light unit loose.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak.

Fail 23 Jul 2025 132,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Auxiliary belt cracking.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light unit loose.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 124,348 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 124,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 110,124 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 110,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 94,524 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 94,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 77,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 77,754 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 62,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 53,917 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various body damages

wheel tracking strongly recommended

Fail 6 Apr 2019 53,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various body damages

wheel tracking strongly recommended

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly off shape

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***Strong Advise*** 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various body damage

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,654 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge offshape

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2017 39,654 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge offshape

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,106 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,890 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 RZE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RZE, 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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YD12 RZE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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