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CV12 LJF

2012 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,572 mi
Last recorded177,572 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LJF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 177,572 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 177,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rong size ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 173,392 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 166,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 158,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 149,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 137,616 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 125,134 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 113,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2016 96,777 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 96,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2015 80,734 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 80,734 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CV12 LJF is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV12 LJF, 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 CV12 LJF registered?

CV12 LJF is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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