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GU12 ERV

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,452 mi
Last recorded113,452 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ERV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,452 miles

Exhaust HeatShield insecure in 10 places - 4 x Rear, 3 x Centrre and 3 x Front Sections

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 104,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 94,007 miles

Brake Fluid requires complete replacement

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2023 83,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

tpms light illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 60,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2155017 cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

T.P.M.S light indicates a fault

Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2018 52,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no output (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,617 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 34,140 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished 215/50/17

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,906 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,465 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 19,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre low om inner edge

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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GU12 ERV is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU12 ERV, 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 GU12 ERV registered?

GU12 ERV is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is GU12 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 ERV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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