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YS12 DFZ

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,987 mi
Last recorded127,987 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 127,987 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 127,713 miles

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

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

Both front tyres inner edge wear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 115,941 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 105,311 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer edge wear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2024 105,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer edge wear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 94,029 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 83,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 83,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,490 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,032 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16 93H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,298 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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YS12 DFZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS12 DFZ, 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 YS12 DFZ registered?

YS12 DFZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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