2012 Ford C-Max · 36,765 MOT tests
2012 Ford C-Max reliability
2012 Ford C-Maxs fail 31% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 C-Max years (36,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 31%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 80,331
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,765
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.6% of tests fail here (25% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.7%
- Tyres8.6%
- Suspension8%
- Brakes7.2%
- Body, chassis and structure4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.58%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.57%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.18%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.99%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.33%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.62%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.75%)
Other years
Every Ford C-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Ford C-Max reliable?
2012 Ford C-Maxs fail 31% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 C-Max years (36,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.43% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.99% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Ford C-Max shows 80,331 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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