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LA12 WAE

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,137 mi
Last recorded71,137 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 WAE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,137 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 65,820 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 62,178 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 57,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 53,637 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 48,221 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

small chip front windscreen

Pass 4 May 2020 44,768 miles

Central Heat shield insecure and damaged.

No water in coolant bottle.

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer wall which has been glued. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,167 miles

Front exhaust heat shield damaged

Nearside Front inner, gearbox drive-shaft seal leaking

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2018 36,046 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 36,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 34,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,664 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 25,664 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,982 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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LA12 WAE is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA12 WAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA12 WAE registered?

LA12 WAE is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is LA12 WAE safe to buy?

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