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LB12 TFX

2012 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,137 mi
Last recorded133,137 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 TFX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 133,137 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 126,273 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 104,308 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 104,306 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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,643 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,364 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine pan fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 73,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine pan fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,937 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 53,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 31,977 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 31,977 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 May 2015 25,726 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 25,719 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

gouges on nearside front tyre sidewall and one has been glued

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 TFX is a 2012 Ford C-max in Black 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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

LB12 TFX is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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