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YS12 LCO

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,130 mi
Last recorded96,130 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LCO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 96,130 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges are bald n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 94,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear Inner Tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,726 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 87,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 78,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 78,542 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,477 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre obviously under inflated tyre light on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 52,665 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 52,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 27,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 22,254 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 LCO is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black 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 YS12 LCO, 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 LCO registered?

YS12 LCO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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