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DK12 VAO

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,686 mi
Last recorded91,686 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 VAO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 91,686 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 90,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,462 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,353 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 67,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 52,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,685 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces, O/S/F in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2018 43,685 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces, O/S/F in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,225 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,167 miles

undershields fitted preventing the testing of some items

Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,735 miles

smoke test no reading

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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DK12 VAO is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK12 VAO, 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 DK12 VAO registered?

DK12 VAO is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 April 2012.

Is DK12 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 VAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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