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CF12 FRL

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,319 mi
Last recorded40,319 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF12 FRL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 40,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 38,212 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 35,937 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 32,868 miles

Font discs inner faces have slight corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 May 2021 29,811 miles

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre is cracking\perishing

Pass 19 May 2020 27,975 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 27,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 25,652 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 22,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 19,518 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 19,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 16,051 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 11,365 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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CF12 FRL is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CF12 FRL, 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 CF12 FRL registered?

CF12 FRL is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CF12 FRL safe to buy?

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