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CP12 FOU

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,149 mi
Last recorded96,149 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 FOU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 96,149 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 93,095 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 May 2025 93,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 May 2024 89,126 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 85,539 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 85,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 May 2022 82,459 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 77,256 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 73,562 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 73,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 69,820 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 69,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 64,138 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 64,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 48,866 miles

damage to rear fog lamp

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 48,866 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

damage to rear fog lamp

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,533 miles

Emissions Level To Low To Receive Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Treadblock Mishapen

Pass 11 May 2015 21,661 miles

emissions to low/clean to register

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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CP12 FOU is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,560cc 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 CP12 FOU, 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 CP12 FOU registered?

CP12 FOU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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