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AC04 BTC

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,584 mi
Last recorded127,584 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 BTC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 127,584 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 89,704 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 89,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 121,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,679 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 73,669 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 73,669 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 105,217 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 66,637 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,765 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2021 103,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 48,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 85,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,843 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,803 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,171 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,389 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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AC04 BTC is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC04 BTC, 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 AC04 BTC registered?

AC04 BTC is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AC04 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 BTC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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