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LB12 FRN

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,597 mi
Last recorded130,597 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 FRN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 130,597 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 130,597 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

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 123,031 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and showing uneven tread

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and showing uneven tread

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 123,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Levelling not determined (4.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and showing uneven tread

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and showing uneven tread

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 109,893 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 109,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 101,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 93,181 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 85,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge tyre also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge tyre also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 28 Mar 2020 81,373 miles

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clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 37,906 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 37,906 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 24,797 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 24,797 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2015 15,153 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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LB12 FRN is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LB12 FRN, 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 LB12 FRN registered?

LB12 FRN is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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