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YD62 VJA

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,377 mi
Last recorded105,377 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 VJA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 105,377 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2026 105,372 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 96,517 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,771 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD HAS DETACHED AND IS SITTING ON TOP OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IS UNLIKELY TO FALL OFF

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,039 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,634 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 73,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,588 miles

Both Front tyres worn low on edges

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Fail 4 Apr 2017 31,588 miles

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

Both Front tyres worn low on edges

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,844 miles

Front 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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YD62 VJA is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD62 VJA, 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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YD62 VJA is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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