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CV12 VLX

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,404 mi
Last recorded160,404 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 VLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 160,404 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 142,338 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 13 Mar 2024 127,387 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 112,018 miles

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 112,018 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2022 96,180 miles

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

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

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 12 Mar 2021 83,774 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2020 78,477 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 78,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,917 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 66,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,524 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 36,910 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 36,910 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VLX is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

CV12 VLX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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