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YJ12 XEC

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XEC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 86,858 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 86,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,197 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 80,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 76,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,005 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,589 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,646 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,221 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

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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YJ12 XEC is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ12 XEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ12 XEC registered?

YJ12 XEC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is YJ12 XEC safe to buy?

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