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YF12 FXS

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,189 mi
Last recorded51,189 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 FXS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 51,189 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 51,189 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield around silencer missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 47,218 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 43,642 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 43,642 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both corroded at rear (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 39,222 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 34,523 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2021 29,865 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 26,723 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 26,723 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside rear tyre also perished (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 22,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 18,145 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 14,030 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 10,287 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 8,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 7,855 miles

nearside front tyre has evidence of heavy curb contact

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in it. one of which is unrepairable

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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YF12 FXS is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver 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 YF12 FXS, 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 YF12 FXS registered?

YF12 FXS is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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