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DS12 SBZ

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,623 mi
Last recorded93,623 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 93,623 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking, wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,404 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Outer driveshaft gaiter pinholed, leaking grease

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 90,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Outer driveshaft gaiter pinholed, leaking grease

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,134 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 87,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,513 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,340 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge - 1.7 - 1.8 mm of tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread and sidewall cracking and perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2019 69,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge - 1.7 - 1.8 mm of tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread and sidewall cracking and perished

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end security nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 63,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,984 miles

n/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc's scored

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2016 52,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc's scored

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 5 May 2015 43,083 miles

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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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DS12 SBZ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS12 SBZ, 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 DS12 SBZ registered?

DS12 SBZ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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