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DF12 AXS

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,039 mi
Last recorded169,039 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 AXS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 169,039 miles

both front tyres on limit-nsr anti roll bar link slight play-

Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,701 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 103,701 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 92,828 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolent level low

Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 79,912 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,872 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 69,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf osf osr tyres low on edges tyres 3mm

Fail 3 Aug 2015 41,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsf osf osr tyres low on edges tyres 3mm

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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DF12 AXS is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DF12 AXS, 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 DF12 AXS registered?

DF12 AXS is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DF12 AXS safe to buy?

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