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FE12 OVW

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,706 mi
Last recorded141,706 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 OVW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 141,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 136,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 136,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 129,367 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 124,249 miles

Rear (exhaust heat shield loose)

Pass 14 Sep 2021 119,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,575 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 114,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,053 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,437 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 102,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf and osf suspension arm bushes begining to crack/split very slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,980 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,449 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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FE12 OVW is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE12 OVW, 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 FE12 OVW registered?

FE12 OVW is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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