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CA12 FZV

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,705 mi
Last recorded61,705 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 FZV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 61,705 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH front coilsprings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear coilsprings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 58,776 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 55,450 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 55,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 50,848 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 50,848 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split,corroded & blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excess corrosion on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding & pitting on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 46,356 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 46,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing ( flat blades ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and stepping on inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres buld on inner edges 215/50/17

rear pads low

Pass 10 May 2021 41,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 37,358 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 37,358 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 May 2019 33,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,761 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 24,746 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 16,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 11,673 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 11,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 8,173 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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CA12 FZV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA12 FZV, 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 CA12 FZV registered?

CA12 FZV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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The MOT history for CA12 FZV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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