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YL12 ETU

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,244 mi
Last recorded117,244 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 ETU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 117,244 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,973 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 82,931 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,963 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 68,963 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,351 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 49,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,172 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewall

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewall

Fail 15 Aug 2017 19,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewall

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewall

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 7,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 6,880 miles

Front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Offside Front tyre in poor condition ( cracks in sidewall )

Pass 27 Jul 2015 5,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 5,749 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YL12 ETU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL12 ETU, 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 YL12 ETU registered?

YL12 ETU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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