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DL12 TVJ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,969 mi
Last recorded103,969 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 TVJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,969 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes slight de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,288 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,656 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,459 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,151 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 46,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,025 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 30,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DL12 TVJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL12 TVJ, 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 DL12 TVJ registered?

DL12 TVJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DL12 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 TVJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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