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YJ12 ZLU

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,473 mi
Last recorded58,473 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 58,473 miles

2 front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

2 rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

covers /under tray fitted

o/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/r/ & n/s/r tyres have cracks

rear sub frame has corrosion /lower arms x2

Fail 24 Mar 2025 58,473 miles

2 front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

2 rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

covers /under tray fitted

o/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/r/ & n/s/r tyres have cracks

rear sub frame has corrosion /lower arms x2

Pass 20 Mar 2024 53,629 miles

2 front brake disc have corrosion inner side

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/r tyre has cut on wall

Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 41,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,407 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belts

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,690 miles

dog seat fitted to n/s/r seat can not check belt

n/s/r tyre low on tread cracks on side wall

o/s/r tyre low on tread cracks in side

under trays /covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 17,073 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 11,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 10,315 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2015 7,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZLU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZLU, 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 YJ12 ZLU registered?

YJ12 ZLU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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