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L15 EXH

2012 Ford C-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,461 mi
Last recorded155,461 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 EXH
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 155,461 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges 215-50-17 95W

Fail 18 Dec 2025 155,461 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint is riveted to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges 215-50-17 95W

Pass 23 Dec 2024 144,739 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heat shield over rear exhaust loose

Fail 16 Dec 2024 144,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heat shield over rear exhaust loose

Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,442 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 135,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 125,922 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 125,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 117,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 117,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn ans misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS NSF/ OSF LOWER (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,975 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chips in screen

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,697 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 98,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perishing and has a cut with debris inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,406 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 75,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,668 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,304 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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L15 EXH is a 2012 Ford C-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L15 EXH, 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 L15 EXH registered?

L15 EXH is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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