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LG12 FHM

2012 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,279 mi
Last recorded90,279 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford C-max59,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 FHM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 90,279 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 85,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 79,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 78,494 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 78,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,195 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 74,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,777 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 21 Dec 2018 57,617 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

oil leak

under vehicle is wet

undercover fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2018 57,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension components corroded

oil leak

oil leak

under vehicle is wet

undercover fitted

wipers worn

Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil seepage

Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,019 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,457 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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LG12 FHM is a 2012 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LG12 FHM, 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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LG12 FHM is a 2012 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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