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DF12 AXU

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,403 mi
Last recorded86,403 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 AXU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,403 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 86,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 77,231 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,852 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 71,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2155017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,164 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,587 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 60,587 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,606 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,277 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,936 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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DF12 AXU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AXU, 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 DF12 AXU registered?

DF12 AXU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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