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DE12 UVZ

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,281 mi
Last recorded103,281 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UVZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 103,281 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 90,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,116 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 69,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,299 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 66,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 60,607 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 60,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 May 2018 53,769 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 53,769 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 47,082 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 29,538 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 29,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn thin

rear brake discs worn thin

rear brake pads worn

wipers smear

Pass 1 Jun 2015 11,787 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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DE12 UVZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver 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 DE12 UVZ, 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 DE12 UVZ registered?

DE12 UVZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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