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ET12 FTP

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,092 mi
Last recorded75,092 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FTP
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 8 Dec 2023 75,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,644 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Dec 2022 71,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 65,410 miles

front tyres low and 0mm on edges,advise replace

Pass 17 Dec 2020 57,370 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,786 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 52,786 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 47,716 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 47,716 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 39,487 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 33,973 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.61mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.89mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,587 miles

covers on engine covering some components

covers on floor covering some 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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ET12 FTP 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 ET12 FTP, 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 ET12 FTP registered?

ET12 FTP is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 FTP safe to buy?

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