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DA12 NHV

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,046 mi
Last recorded89,046 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NHV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,046 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 89,031 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 82,109 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 82,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 76,942 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 72,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 70,893 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,916 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,184 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 64,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,716 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,333 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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DA12 NHV 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 80%.

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 DA12 NHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA12 NHV registered?

DA12 NHV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DA12 NHV safe to buy?

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