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YY12 LZM

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,826 mi
Last recorded90,826 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 LZM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 90,826 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose cracked at middle silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 90,807 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose cracked at middle silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,389 miles

Axle and arms corroded.

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 82,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Drop link. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle and arms corroded.

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,755 miles

General age related corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,742 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 67,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 61,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,668 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 50,965 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,658 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,514 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,571 miles

osr tyre low

Fail 15 Apr 2016 30,571 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre low

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,758 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YY12 LZM is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY12 LZM, 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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YY12 LZM is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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