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YG12 OYB

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,153 mi
Last recorded192,153 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 OYB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 192,153 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint and n/s rear back box split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play ()

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 192,142 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint and n/s rear back box split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield insecur

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 176,026 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both mainly n/s ()

Fail 3 Jan 2025 175,900 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 163,941 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2023 163,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

TPm,s Indicates low pressure.

Pass 13 Jan 2023 150,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side lamp intermiton

Nearside Front wheel binding disc red incolour

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

Offside Front Upper dash tyre pressure light on

Offside Rear Upper lamp intermition due to loose panel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 150,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached brokern (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side lamp intermiton

Nearside Front wheel binding disc red incolour

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

Offside Front Upper dash tyre pressure light on

Offside Rear Upper lamp intermition due to loose panel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 133,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,134 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 122,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,044 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 114,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,654 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 98,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 82,793 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,331 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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YG12 OYB is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YG12 OYB, 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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YG12 OYB is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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