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CV12 VJU

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,459 mi
Last recorded149,459 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 VJU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 149,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside damaged and taped up

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 136,316 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tyre wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose rear

Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 124,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal in gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level below miniuim

Pass 6 Jul 2023 112,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Emitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s+o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s+o/s tyres wearing uneven inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 112,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Emitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s+o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s+o/s tyres wearing uneven inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 100,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating faded (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2022 100,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating faded (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 91,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,291 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,790 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 73,789 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 39,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,043 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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CV12 VJU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

CV12 VJU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is CV12 VJU safe to buy?

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