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FP12 USV

2012 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,500 mi
Last recorded178,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 USV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 178,500 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 178,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 156,249 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 156,249 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 139,639 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 139,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,203 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Fail 2 Jul 2018 106,203 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,166 miles

Sill covers fitted

Emissions too clean for read/print out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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FP12 USV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP12 USV, 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 FP12 USV registered?

FP12 USV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is FP12 USV safe to buy?

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