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KW12 OML

2012 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,993 mi
Last recorded138,993 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 OML
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 138,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 138,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE /BALD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER BALD /& TREAD BLOCKING. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,105 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 85,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,583 miles

both sides front tyres tread worn to about 2 to 3 mm and slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2021 65,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both sides front tyres tread worn to about 2 to 3 mm and slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,634 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 50,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,439 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 38,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 23,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,635 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,087 miles

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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KW12 OML is a 2012 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KW12 OML, 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 KW12 OML registered?

KW12 OML is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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