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FM12 DWJ

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,152 mi
Last recorded152,152 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 DWJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 152,152 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Caliper covered in grease

Parking brake imbalance.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

TPMS Lamp on

Pass 27 Sep 2024 149,598 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 135,998 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

centre and rear heat shields not fully secure

Fail 23 Jan 2024 135,998 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

centre and rear heat shields not fully secure

Pass 26 Jan 2023 114,994 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 114,994 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,282 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges + on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 97,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 97,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 148,364 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 148,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,995 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,234 miles

Engine cover/undertray fitted

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 29,373 miles

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

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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FM12 DWJ is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black 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 FM12 DWJ, 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 FM12 DWJ registered?

FM12 DWJ is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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