CarVerify

Free Car Check

A8 NTB

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,500 mi
Last recorded81,500 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NTB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,500 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 76,236 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,337 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 67,026 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 67,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 64,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 63,052 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 63,052 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,216 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,824 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,557 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,233 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 31,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,751 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 30,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,145 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 26,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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
Full Ford C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A8 NTB is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A8 NTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 NTB?

You can check the full history of A8 NTB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A8 NTB registered?

A8 NTB is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is A8 NTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 NTB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 NTB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A8 NTB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.