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LFZ 5463

2012 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 5463
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 116,512 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 106,652 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 106,652 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heatshield insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,512 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 98,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,060 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 90,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 80,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Fail 17 Feb 2021 75,191 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to limit

Pass 10 Feb 2020 69,865 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear inner pads - appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 69,865 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear inner pads - appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 62,207 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and sat-nav bracket ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and stepped on inner Tyre edge. on 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and stepped on inner Tyre edge, on 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to the n/s/r and o/s/r, unable to check seat belts.

coolant level low

unable to see clearly rear inner pad linings, outers good

under tray fitted, not allowing for underside inspection of some components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,329 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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LFZ 5463 is a 2012 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 5463, 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 5463 registered?

LFZ 5463 is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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