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CV12 VLA

2012 Ford C-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,576 mi
Last recorded116,576 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 VLA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,576 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 116,384 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure frame fractured (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 109,511 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 109,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 100,584 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 91,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,645 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 76,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,689 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 66,672 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play *dangerous* (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,842 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 52,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox oil leak from drive shaft seal ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,384 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 VLA is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV12 VLA, 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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CV12 VLA is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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