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DE12 UWZ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UWZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 96,668 miles

Nearside number plate lamp loose

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

Rear exhaust heatshield adrift

Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,945 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear heatshield adrift

Fail 30 Jan 2025 87,945 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust rear heatshield adrift

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,975 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,394 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,896 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 66,895 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,708 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 63,708 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,671 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,769 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 29,769 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,949 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 UWZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DE12 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

DE12 UWZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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