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FL12 DLX

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,409 mi
Last recorded104,409 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 DLX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 104,409 miles

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

front suspension arm back bushes starting to deteriorate

rear subframe and tow bar frame surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2025 104,409 miles

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

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

front suspension arm back bushes starting to deteriorate

rear subframe and tow bar frame surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,801 miles

Front tow bar corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 86,696 miles

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

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

Front tow bar corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 78,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage within the tread area and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to the tread area and worn on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,860 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 69,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside pads appear very low, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 62,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside pads appear very low, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 51,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,418 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 38,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner gearbox drive shaft seal leaking badly

Pass 4 May 2016 33,507 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 29,213 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,176 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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FL12 DLX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL12 DLX, 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 FL12 DLX registered?

FL12 DLX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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