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CW12 BAD

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,066 mi
Last recorded143,066 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW12 BAD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 139,802 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 136,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 133,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (grease visible) border line pass (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (grease visible) border line pass (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,715 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 126,781 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 126,781 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 119,581 miles

Offside Front Inner Small hole in CV joint boot

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Apr 2019 119,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Small hole in CV joint boot

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 115,164 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 115,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,826 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 86,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 86,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 67,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CW12 BAD is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CW12 BAD, 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 CW12 BAD registered?

CW12 BAD is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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