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FT12 GVP

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,299 mi
Last recorded120,299 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 GVP
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 120,299 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 115,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRAILING ARM=RENEW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRAILING ARM=RENEW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 115,037 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRAILING ARM=RENEW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRAILING ARM=RENEW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 109,768 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPLIT=LEAKING=RENEW (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPLIT=LEAKING=RENEW (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 104,346 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 104,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,950 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 81,291 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low and discs worn

both rear tyres are perished nearside worn almost to cords

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,768 miles

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

exhaust heatshield detatched

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,930 miles

Stone chip on the windscreen.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,917 miles

too clean for a smoke result

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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FT12 GVP is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT12 GVP, 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 FT12 GVP registered?

FT12 GVP is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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