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AO12 ZWA

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZWA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 74,418 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 63,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,460 miles

All tyres perished outer edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 50,094 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,535 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 42,510 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 27,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,821 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,225 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,344 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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AO12 ZWA is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO12 ZWA, 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 AO12 ZWA registered?

AO12 ZWA is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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