2012 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · EF12 HBJ
2012 Ford C-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 153,779 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF12 HBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 153,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF12 HBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford C-Max (EF12 HBJ) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EF12 HBJ Mileage History
- 01/08/2024130,473 mi
- 26/07/2025141,904 mi+11,431 mi
- 29/07/2025142,009 mi+105 mi
- 30/07/2026153,779 mi+11,770 mi
- 31/07/2026153,779 mi
Average of roughly 11,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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