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FL12 FGU

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,981 mi
Last recorded60,981 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 FGU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 60,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,047 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 60,047 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure crackled and separated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,344 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,887 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 52,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,158 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,352 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 44,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,715 miles

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

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nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,445 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 29,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FGU is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL12 FGU registered?

FL12 FGU is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is FL12 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 FGU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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