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LFZ 3214

2012 Ford C-max

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,459 mi
Last recorded65,459 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 3214
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 65,459 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 61,307 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 56,533 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 56,528 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,927 miles

front brakes very low on lining

Fail 9 Jan 2024 55,927 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres just legal

front brakes very low on lining

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,381 miles

rear tyres just legal

Fail 9 Jan 2023 53,375 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

rear tyres just legal

Pass 11 Jan 2022 51,127 miles

Front pipe flex , corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2021 48,832 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 46,865 miles

all four tyres low tread

front and rear brake pads low on lining

Pass 28 Dec 2018 42,669 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Pass 2 Jan 2018 38,649 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 38,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 35,356 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

Pass 12 Dec 2015 31,232 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 31,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LFZ 3214 is a 2012 Ford C-max in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFZ 3214, 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 LFZ 3214 registered?

LFZ 3214 is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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