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CA53 DLS

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,822 mi
Last recorded91,822 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 DLS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 91,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,509 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 78,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,525 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,844 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,197 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,626 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,931 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,976 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,952 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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CA53 DLS is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CA53 DLS, 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

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What year was CA53 DLS registered?

CA53 DLS is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is CA53 DLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 DLS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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