CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK12 LWA

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,306 mi
Last recorded93,306 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationAK12 LWA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
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

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 93,306 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 88,773 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,115 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

coolant low

Fail 4 Aug 2023 84,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

coolant low

Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,610 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 80,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,309 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 74,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,976 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 69,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,711 miles

Front brake pads low

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,637 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,523 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
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

AK12 LWA is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 LWA, 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 AK12 LWA?

You can check the full history of AK12 LWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK12 LWA registered?

AK12 LWA is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 LWA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK12 LWA 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 AK12 LWA. 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.