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YD12 VTE

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,637 mi
Last recorded78,637 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VTE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 78,637 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,771 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 51,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 46,907 miles

Child seats fitted

Front lower suspension arm bushes split

Fail 25 Feb 2022 46,907 miles

Child seats fitted

Front lower suspension arm bushes split

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,401 miles

Child seats fitted

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Front tyres 2-3mm

Rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,659 miles

Child seats fitted

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 14 Apr 2019 36,484 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,700 miles

Child seats fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 27,692 miles

Child seats fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 21,438 miles

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 16 May 2016 21,438 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 28 May 2015 19,771 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,560 miles

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

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 VTE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YD12 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

YD12 VTE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YD12 VTE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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