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YD12 VWX

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,731 mi
Last recorded161,731 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VWX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 161,731 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 156,627 miles

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

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

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

injector blowing

Fail 14 Jan 2025 156,627 miles

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

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

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

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

injector blowing

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 151,142 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 145,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot small cut, leaking grease

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jan 2023 145,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot small cut, leaking grease

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jan 2022 136,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 131,153 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 126,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,576 miles

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2019 118,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2155017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 110,841 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,336 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 104,336 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,380 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 VWX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

YD12 VWX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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